Philip LeeMay 249 minFAQ - Why is Yiwu tea so expensive?So this blog post title is based on one of the most common questions I get from potential customers or other interested parties. With...
Philip LeeMay 7, 20181 min2018 Yiwu Maocha - Free samples with every order in MayFour weeks of Maocha hunting and tasting of spring 2018 in Yiwu and I've finally returned to Guangzhou with some samples in hand and a...
Philip LeeApr 4, 20181 minSpring productions and shipping delaysIt's that time of the year - Spring has hit peak production! We'll be doing our part by heading back to Yiwu for a few weeks and will be...
Philip LeeMar 14, 20186 minAn Introduction to Gaoshan Village in Yiwu (易武高山寨)Being one of few foreigners to spend time in Gaoshan, Yiwu, I get a lot of questions about the village, culture and life there. Having...
Philip LeeMar 12, 20185 minWhy do Puer prices change over time?It's that time of the year - many major online retailers have recently increased prices on their current products. Whether you are a...
Philip LeeFeb 2, 20181 minChinese New Year and shipping shutdownYes, it's that time of the year again! The traditional Chinese New Year holiday officially starts on 16th and extends through to 2nd...
Philip LeeDec 20, 20174 minOur Story - 易武高山友益茶坊 Yiwu Mountain Puer TeaOur Mission: provide authentic premium-quality Yiwu Mountain Tea and support the families of Yiwu We started as local Yiwu tea farmers...
Philip LeeDec 19, 20176 minBrewing Puer Tea - basicsLearning to brew tea is like a learning to play a great game - easy to learn, hard to master. In this blog post, we're going to focus on...
Philip LeeDec 19, 20171 minMerry Christmas! Christmas Break and New Year updatesOur store will be closed from 24th to 27th December for our Christmas break! Online orders during this period will be shipped as soon as...
Philip LeeNov 30, 20171 minYou know you are a Chinese tea fanatic when...How many of these descriptors are accurate for you? Would you consider yourself a fellow tea fanatic? (Just a bit of fun - not to be...
Philip LeeNov 21, 20175 minWinter is coming! Tea for cold weather in GuangzhouGuangzhou is a funny place for weather... it's called the city of flowers (花城) because it has flowers blooming all year round. The...
