Interesting pu'er article

[ouch]

Comedy may be loosely defined as tragedy that happens to someone else. And although I certainly empathize with those who may have lost their shirts, I can't help but feel that for once guys like me (who are only interested in drinking pu'er and storing it for future personal consumption) will catch a break.

http://www.iht.com/articles/2009/01/09/asia/tea.php

 

[Hobbesoxon]

What a good read - thank you!

It's very encouraging that the bubble has burst. We're tasting the improvements already!

From the article, I liked this quote from a tea buyer:

"If you study Pu'er your whole life, you still can't recognize the differences in the teas," said Wang, the tea buyer. "I tell people to just buy what tastes good and don't worry about anything else."​

...which is true. Our definition of what "tastes good" might change a little as we drink more, but it's always the ultimate criterion.

Drink more tea!


Toodlepip,

Hobbes

 

[Jim]

Tulip bulbs anyone?

 

[Howard Newell]

Very interesting! I haven't been drinking pu'er for very long, but I wonder if we'll start to see more varieties at lower prices.

 

[Suzuki]

Tulip bulbs anyone?