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Pure Material vs. Blended: Which Is Really Better?
Some people only recognize pure material, while others only drink blends. Laosen lays out the ins and outs of both sides: one seeks individu…
02
More White Hairs Means Better Tea? Let's Talk About the 'Fuzz' on Raw Tea
Is tea with buds covered in white hairs necessarily good? Laosen says: hairs are a signal of tenderness, not a verdict on quality. This arti…
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Can You Tell Sun-Dried and Machine-Dried Tea Apart Just by Taste?
Sun-drying relies on the sun, machine-drying on machines. Both smell fragrant when new, but after a few years, they diverge. This article te…
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Laosen Answers Tea Questions (5): If Tea Gets Damp, Can It Still Be Saved?
If tea gets damp, don't panic and don't force yourself to drink it. Laosen teaches you to judge the severity of dampness by smell, feel, and…
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Lao Sen Answers Tea Questions (4): Why Does the Same Tea Turn Bitter and Astringent When I Brew It?
The same tea cake tastes sweet and smooth at the shop, but bitter enough to make you frown when you brew it at home? Lao Sen says it's proba…
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Lao Sen Answers Tea Questions (3): Should the First Infusion Be Discarded? Talking About "Washing Tea"
Should the first infusion be discarded or not? Lao Sen explains "washing tea" in detail: it's not about washing away dirt, but about awakeni…
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Lao Sen Answers Tea Questions (2): Is Cloudy Tea Broth a Sign of Bad Tea?
Is cloudy tea broth a sign of bad tea or a brewing mistake? Lao Sen breaks down the different types of cloudiness, helping you tell which is…
08
Before the Frost, What Are Tea Farmers Busy With?
The tea mountains don't rest before frost: rushing to harvest the last autumn tea, preparing firewood, clearing gardens, and repairing roads…
09
Standing by the Wok All Afternoon to Finally Understand 'Shaqing'
I stood by the wok all afternoon, watching the iron pan, the fire, and a pair of hands turning leaves—how the raw green air gradually turned…
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After the Rainy Season, Visiting Old Zhou's Wooden House to Check Stored Tea
Once the rainy season is over, Lao Sen goes to tea farmer Old Zhou's wooden house to check stored tea: off the ground, ventilated, away from…
