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We have just released Gu Shu Yinzhen. Gu Shu means “old tree” in Chinese. This tea was produced fr …

- [2013.08.04]
- Phoenix Lao Cong Gui Hua Xiang Dan Cong
Why do we have to visit Phoenix town every year? We have been visiting Phoenix town every year since 2010. Som …

- [2013.07.31]
- The Secret of Grading on Ripe Pu-erh Tea
The ripe Pu-erh tea is often classified into various grades. The highest grade of the ripe Pu-erh tea is calle …

- [2013.07.26]
- Video: Pan-frying Process of Pu-erh Tea
I made a video showing the pan-frying process of pu-erh tea. It was recorded this year when I visited Yunnan i …

- [2013.07.24]
- What is “Lao Cong” Phoenix Dong Cong Oolong?
The Phoenix oolong tea is often called as Phoenix Dan Cong oolong Tea. The “Dan Cong” means a sing …

- [2013.07.22]
- Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong Tea in Wu Dong Mountain
I was at the Phoenix town to purchase Phoenix Dan Cong oolong. I had an opportunity to visit Wu Dong Shan and …

The Chaozhou cuisine and phoenix dan cong oolong has a lot in common. They both remain till today thanks to th …

- [2013.07.14]
- Chaozhou, the Birth Place of Asian Street Food
I have been staying in Chaozhou city and surrounding town for a few days for purchasing Phoenix dan cong oolon …

The elderly people sometimes mentioned that the tea they used to drink when they were young was much nicer. So …

- [2013.06.20]
- The Very Rare Tea, Phoenix Dan Cong Black Tea
About 3 years ago, in the year 2010, I purchased this black tea which its tea leaves were initially meant for …
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- New Release: Da Xue Shan Wild White Tea 2026, Loose Leaf
- We have released Da Xue Shan Wild White Tea 2026 in loose-leaf form.
- Ancient White Tea 2026 and Ancient Bai Mu Dan 2026 Are Now Available
- We have released two white teas produced by us in Yunnan in 2026: Ancient White Tea 2026 and Ancient Bai Mu Da …
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- I invite you to experience my tea selections.I was born in Nagano, Japan. In university, I studied agricultural chemistry, and I have the master degree in food science. I worked in Japanese food industry for 10 years. I involved in R&D, QC and QA. As a factory manager, I implemented ISO9000 series and managed the factory.
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