Monday, June 11, 2007

Tea Tasting Results ..

Some time back I received 6 samples of Pu-erh teas.
(See June 6th. Community tea tasting Event) The 10 sets of samples have been reviewed, with each posing their findings and tasting reviews. The "official" identification of the provided samples are:
A: 2005 CNNP Shupu
B: 2005 Luxi Shupu
C: 2005 Tiandiren Shupu
D: 2005 CNNP "Big Blue Mark"
E: 2005 Jiangcheng Yesheng
F: 2005 Simao Yesheng

My determination as to sample type and origin:
A: Luxi Tea Co. Organic 8821
B: CNNP
C: Menghai Tiandiren Factory
D: Simao Wild
E: Jiangcheng Wild
F: CNNP “ Big Blue Mark”

2 out of 6 correct as to factory of production / Source.
6 out 6 correctly identified as Raw vs Cooked.

Thanks to the organizers, this was a fun event.
At the end of the day my take away advise is: Buy from a reputable / trusted source, buy what YOU prefer (its your taste buds) at a price you think is fair.

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