tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post7895798101589886684..comments2023-07-05T09:38:23.624+01:00Comments on The Half-Dipper: 2007 Shuangjiang Mengku "Qiaomuwang"Hobbeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10719619695211038389noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-19754474746903123382011-03-16T18:49:05.768+00:002011-03-16T18:49:05.768+00:00Perhaps I should revisit it :)
Toodlepip,
Hobbes...Perhaps I should revisit it :)<br /><br />Toodlepip,<br /><br />HobbesHobbeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10719619695211038389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-22717761945650414072011-03-16T14:56:50.240+00:002011-03-16T14:56:50.240+00:00In early 2011, I found this tea not particularly s...In early 2011, I found this tea not particularly sour. Faintly so, but not overbearing. I did find the leaf blend variable in quality.Tomhttp://tea.theskua.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-35208963284470017542008-12-06T11:15:00.000+00:002008-12-06T11:15:00.000+00:00Do please, Vlad, though I've been enjoying your re...Do please, Vlad, though I've been enjoying your recent photos, of course.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Best,<BR/><BR/>HobbesHobbeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10719619695211038389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-85103840605725787632008-12-06T05:14:00.000+00:002008-12-06T05:14:00.000+00:00I tried this quite a while back, but maybe not thi...I tried this quite a while back, but maybe not this version, the wrapper was the same though! Tastes like all Mengku to me, the sourness is always possible with these teas, I get it quite a lot of the time.<BR/><BR/>Might retry it this weekend as it happens, will post about it if I do.<BR/><BR/>-vl.Vladimir Lukiyanovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09327122660708261128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-2637730987560972832008-12-04T08:29:00.000+00:002008-12-04T08:29:00.000+00:00This is very fresh - it has lots of "green" about ...This is very fresh - it has lots of "green" about it.<BR/><BR/>I've never even visited Korea, but I'm sure Matt can advise us. :)<BR/><BR/><BR/>Toodlepip,<BR/><BR/>HobbesHobbeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10719619695211038389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-68773815111667927612008-12-04T04:10:00.000+00:002008-12-04T04:10:00.000+00:00Sorry, I confused this blog with someone's who is ...Sorry, I confused this blog with someone's who is living in Korea...<BR/>The Korea references can be disregarded... ^_^吉道 Giuseppehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05451938938458412188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-62100084613996794352008-12-04T03:59:00.000+00:002008-12-04T03:59:00.000+00:00Is this a relatively fresh tea?I have one disk tha...Is this a relatively fresh tea?<BR/>I have one disk that was only fermented for 3 months (20,000won/250g). It has a similar problem, overwhelmingly bitter, no matter how it's steeped.<BR/><BR/>By far my favorite Pu're is "San Cha" (Shatered Tea) It taked the fun out out breaking it up yourself, but the 35 year age makes up for it! It's hard to find Pu'er these days that's actually over 30 years.<Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-55223338149064221782008-12-02T07:38:00.000+00:002008-12-02T07:38:00.000+00:00Dear Jim,Who said the pu'er industry in the PRC wa...Dear Jim,<BR/><BR/>Who said the pu'er industry in the PRC was nepotistic? :)<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the information, I'm happy to have tried my first Baichatang cake - they look to be producers of mainly Lincang offerings, as far as I can tell.<BR/><BR/>Information regarding the provenence of the leaves comes courtesy of Yunnan Sourcing - I'll let you take it up with him. :)<BR/><BR/>I'd be Hobbeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10719619695211038389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-81727070161939067302008-12-02T04:34:00.000+00:002008-12-02T04:34:00.000+00:00Tea master Mr. Ai Tian at Bai Cha Tang was behind ...Tea master Mr. Ai Tian at Bai Cha Tang was behind this, I was told by his niece at Bai Cha Tang.<BR/><BR/>If you say it's Bingdao material, I hardly think so.<BR/><BR/>I did not get it when these Shuangjiang Mengku teas tasted great when they were fresh, but turned somewhat bland in a year or two.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Jim at Puerh ShopAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-21409511035353870042008-12-01T17:45:00.000+00:002008-12-01T17:45:00.000+00:00Dear Bryan,You know, even this 2007 is quite light...Dear Bryan,<BR/><BR/>You know, even this 2007 is quite light. If you use a "normal" quantity of leaf, and attempt to avoid the sourness, the actual power of the flavour is fairly quiet. I can't imagine that it would be a vendor-related concern, as this is consistent from year to year, as you say.<BR/><BR/>There are some tasty Shuangjiang Mengku teas, though - still available are the <A HREF="Hobbeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10719619695211038389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-10984844519120612502008-12-01T16:48:00.000+00:002008-12-01T16:48:00.000+00:00I tried the 06 about a year ago and was fairly dis...I tried the 06 about a year ago and was fairly disappointed with it. The 06 seemed super light to me, like some other Mengku teas. <BR/><BR/>Might have been a vendor storage issue, though :-/Bryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09789265087198152650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-58950389934069478412008-12-01T11:43:00.000+00:002008-12-01T11:43:00.000+00:00Dear Norpel,I'm sure plain rice is highly complime...Dear Norpel,<BR/><BR/>I'm sure plain rice is highly complimentary to a diet of tea. :)<BR/><BR/><BR/>Dear Matt,<BR/><BR/>I remember reading that from you, yes indeed - thanks for the reminder. I have tried with quite a few sessions, varying the leaf quantity, but have yet to find a configuration that really does it justice. It's heartening to read that you've enjoyed greater success! My Hobbeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10719619695211038389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-69735749669897340742008-12-01T11:21:00.000+00:002008-12-01T11:21:00.000+00:00Hobbes,The 2008 cake seems to also carry this sour...Hobbes,<BR/><BR/>The 2008 cake seems to also carry this sour profile that one described as 'harshness' in a post a few months back ( http://mattchasblog.blogspot.com/2008/10/2008-china-yunnan-shuangjiang-mengku.html ). One found that if one lowered the amount of leaf used, it became a bit tame and was enjoyable especially after many infusions.<BR/><BR/>How many infusions did you push it through?Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02736984697520031171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-11910520967918345422008-12-01T10:39:00.000+00:002008-12-01T10:39:00.000+00:00Behold, the traveller!I hope everything's well, wh...Behold, the traveller!<BR/><BR/>I hope everything's well, wherever you've reached :)<BR/><BR/>The thought of going shop-to-shop sampling pu'er makes me want to book a flight right now...<BR/><BR/><BR/>With bestest best wishes,<BR/><BR/>HobbesHobbeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10719619695211038389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-77732896873216903342008-12-01T09:48:00.000+00:002008-12-01T09:48:00.000+00:00I also was disappointed with this. I had high hop...I also was disappointed with this. I had high hopes of this for some reason and tried it several times in different shops, hesitant to believe it wasn't good, but was let down each time.<BR/><BR/>I didn't buy it, but I'd love to read your impressions in a few years. Let's see how it turns out.<BR/><BR/>nadanadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966294853851019976noreply@blogger.com