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  • Welcome!

    Hello! I’m Marco, an avid tea drinker with a passion for education. As you continue through this space, I hope to share my tea journey as a daily ritual in life. You’ll find the following on this site: Feel free to ask me questions as I shape this blog/site around…

  • A Sip-by-Sip Look at Taiping Houkui 2025 from Rivers and Lakes Tea

    Taiping Houkui is a visually striking tea, known for its distinctive long, pressed “spears.” The name itself carries significance and is associated with an orchid-like aroma. I enjoy teas like this because they reward a deeper understanding of their context. When we grasp what defines Houkui, we can appreciate it…

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  • Longjing (Dragonwell) 2019 from UNYtea

    Longjing (Dragonwell) 2019 from UNYtea

    Longjing tea is a staple when it comes to Chinese green teas. Known for its nuttier profile and smooth taste, it presents a different side…

  • 2012 Yiwu Wild Sheng Puer from Moylor

    2012 Yiwu Wild Sheng Puer from Moylor

    Honored that Moylor sent me two teas to try (I’ll be reviewing a shou puer soon), I sat down after these last two weeks of…

  • Foundations: A Look into Longjing (Dragonwell)

    Foundations: A Look into Longjing (Dragonwell)

    Heralded as the most famous Chinese green tea and legendary around the world, Longjing or Dragonwell, is one tea we’ll want to know a thing…

  • Investing In A 10 Step Tasting Process

    Investing In A 10 Step Tasting Process

    In the fast-paced environment of accessible consumer goods, tea can provide solace and a source of introspection with mindfulness and observation to the senses. The…