TUOCHA: from 2005
Shaped like a bird’s nest or a thick bowl, tuocha is also a common shape of pu erh, this one is 250 grams Xiaguan has been recognised as a superior factory that is specialized in production of this particular form. This cake is an eclectic mix of: Raw Pu-er and various Herbs and Flowers. Not a first choice of mine.
I grew up with some phrases that denoted that "something" was of very little or no value:
"Not worth a Tinker's Dam": Tinker's-dam - a wall of dough raised around a place which a plumber desires to flood with a coat of solder. The dam material is a single use, once used it is thrown away as worthless." Tinkers used to travel offering to mend: pots, pans, utensils, sharpen knives and scissors
"Not worth the Candle": Not worth the necessary effort, cost, or trouble. Also alludes to gambling by candlelight, which involved the expense of illumination. If the winnings were not sufficient, they did not warrant the expense.
