tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post4691727863819591242..comments2023-07-05T09:38:23.624+01:00Comments on The Half-Dipper: 2009 Xizihao "Pasha Laozhai Dianhuang"Hobbeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10719619695211038389noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-5581524023995027312011-03-13T12:38:55.024+00:002011-03-13T12:38:55.024+00:00Much obliged, sir - I've tried one or two purp...Much obliged, sir - I've tried one or two purple-leaf cakes and bricks from YS, but nothing since 2008. I eagerly await my 2011 box of samples from Scott, which should be arriving soon. :)<br /><br /><br />Toodlepip,<br /><br />HobbesHobbeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10719619695211038389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-18655572117292212472011-03-13T07:21:57.873+00:002011-03-13T07:21:57.873+00:00Great pleasure, Hobbes!
This one is from Yunnan S...Great pleasure, Hobbes!<br /><br />This one is from Yunnan Sourcing.<br />If you say you're fond of purple leaf - I don't know if you've seen, Scott also did a Yi Wu purple leaf cake last year.<br /><br />Hope you're not doing too much pugilism on the this Sunday morning ...<br /><br />MartinA Student Of Teahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10049646395598215963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-47005531349918597992011-03-12T16:39:41.970+00:002011-03-12T16:39:41.970+00:00Thank you, Martin - I'm not sure if I've e...Thank you, Martin - I'm not sure if I've ever had a tea from that producer. May I ask where you found it? I rather like purple-leaf pu'ercha.<br /><br /><br />Toodlepip,<br /><br />HobbesHobbeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10719619695211038389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-23137373865332465232011-03-12T16:13:29.659+00:002011-03-12T16:13:29.659+00:00Uuuhh - sounds like a "must try"!
The o...Uuuhh - sounds like a "must try"!<br /><br />The other day I had White Dragon Factory's "Mo Zhen" Jing Gu Purple Needle Tea (2010). It came into the mouth fruity-sweet, only to follow with a mighty Ku. As if to apologize, some more sweetness and wonderful aroma when swallowing.<br /><br />Reminded me of this post, although all in all it's probably much less aggressive A Student Of Teahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10049646395598215963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-67663472383081985682011-03-11T12:57:41.065+00:002011-03-11T12:57:41.065+00:00Thanks, chaps.
$72 for a bing equivalent isn...Thanks, chaps.<br /><br /> $72 for a bing equivalent isn't too bad - I wouldn't say no.<br /><br /> That said, it's not so amazing that I'm unhappy for not having one. <br /><br /> I haven't tried the Xizihao 7542/8582 for years - maybe it's time to revisit them.<br /><br /><br /> Toodlepip,<br /><br /> HobbesHobbeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10719619695211038389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-63331541624359561042011-03-10T08:52:48.682+00:002011-03-10T08:52:48.682+00:00Pretty much on target for this tea, tho' I hav...Pretty much on target for this tea, tho' I have found it to last about 10-12 rounds for me. It was $36/250g, so $72/proper bing.<br /><br />I just tried a sample of Yuanshilin, which is supposed to be Pasha as well, and it pales in comparison to the 2009 Pasha. Wish I'd gotten a second. It was one or two people that just bought it all up.<br /><br />An added note, I am surprised to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-527827427154313392011-03-10T08:33:14.383+00:002011-03-10T08:33:14.383+00:00I love these stories of battle.
NicolasI love these stories of battle.<br /><br />NicolasNicolashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17327792265551911566noreply@blogger.com