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There is Nothing Wrong with a Middle Man
by Dylan Conroy
The following article is based on my experiences and the experiences I have seen others go through when it comes to buying tea. As I continue to ga...
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Overly Used Tea Terms to Avoid
by Dylan Conroy
I opened the bag, looked in, and let out a sigh.
“You don’t think it's good?” asked the shop owner in chinese.
Since she asked I replied honestly...
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An Introduction to Judging Huang Shan Mao Feng by Appearance
by Dylan Conroy
Huang Shan Mao Feng often falls under the radar for most tea drinkers. Its soft flavor doesn't attract alot of attention. With not so much informat...
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Mao Feng Monday 2020 #1: The Tea is too Early
by Dylan Conroy
In this episode of Mao Feng Mondays I look a little deeper in a topic that has been bothering me recently, teas on the market too early.
Mao...
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Huang Shan Mao Feng, Hou Gu Sourcing 2020
by Dylan Conroy
The final video of the 2020 tea season. I traveled to Hou Gu the site of a very popular Mao Feng from last year.
Hou Gu is located in the core reg...
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24 hours of Tradational Hou Kui Making
by Dylan Conroy
Since my last blog post a lot has happened. Mainly I went backl to Hou Keng for another three days. So much happened in those three days that it to...
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Long Juan Tea factory
by Dylan Conroy
Last October I visited Long Juan, Anxi, Fujian, China. I went there with the intent to learn about Tie Guan Yin my, my favorite tea. Long Juan...
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Mao Feng Vs. Mao Feng: A lesson in pick dates.
by Dylan Conroy
JULY 17, 2017
Mao Feng VS. Mao Feng: A Lesson in Pick Dates
I came to China to learn about tea, and I didn’t waste any time. I arrive on Monday, ...
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Hou Keng Hou Kui 2020, Part 1: Arrive at Hou Keng
by Dylan Conroy
Tea seasons are crazy, especially in highly prized areas such as Hou Keng, the most famous location for Hou Kui. This year I took a day trip to mee...
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A Lesson in tea buying 2/3: Dan Cong
by Dylan Conroy
The second part of our three post serious is the shortest, but left me with the most unwanted tea.I don’t really care for Dan Congs. I know this is...
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Huang Shan Da Gu Yun (大谷云) Written Telling
by Dylan Conroy
As many of have seen I am trying to do more videos this year, really bring you in to the tea areas. That being said sometimes the ca...
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Fuding Mix Up.
by Dylan Conroy
I ride a bus deep into the mountains, get off, and just hope I am in the right spot. Sometimes I'm not. I got off the bus is a small area of Fu D...
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