fieldwork journal

Yefang Cha 野放茶 is often used alongside terms like organic, ecological, and wild-grown tea, but they don't all mean the same thing. After years of traveling across Taiwan and meeting...

The conclusion to our 10th-edition Double Feature dives into the botanical world of Guan Mu (shrub/bush teas). Part II features five contrasting the native, seed-grown bushes of Fu'an with the...

To celebrate our 10th edition milestone, the Blind Tasting Club presents a challenging "Double Feature." Part I explores the deep roots of Qiao Mu (arbor trees) through a curated flight...

Journey into the misty mountains of Yilan, Taiwan. For BTC-12, we explore a single, esoteric terroir through a beautifully curated spectrum of five pesticide-free teas, ranging from a 20% oxidized...

What are we really paying for when buying Zhengyan yancha? A decade of research in Wuyi Shan reveals the truth behind genuine yancha, discovering how micro-terroir, weather, and traditional craftsmanship...