Tag: Tony Gebely
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Should Sheng Cha Be Considered Heicha?
In May of 2017, I asked tea peers on social media a simple question: Is Vietnamese sheng puerh style heicha a thing? At least . . . I thought it was a simple question. That query sparked a minor debate about the nature of heicha, and whether or not sheng puerh (or sheng puerh-style tea)…
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Putting “Tea: A User’s Guide” to Good Use
In May of 2013, I finally met this tea-bro in person. Tony Gebely—award-winning tea blogger, tea business insider, and all-around nice guy. When we first met, we did what any self-respecting tea people would do on first impression. We drank beer. While we were downing pints, he mentioned he was working on a book, and…
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Workshops, Bandsaws, and Keemun Against Humanity – A Vegas Tea Party, Conclusion
For Day 1, go HERE. For Day 2, go HERE. For Day 3, go HERE. It was the last day of World Tea Expo…and I was already running late. I know, big shocker. But this time it wasn’t entirely my fault. My co-pilot for the morning, Lady Earl Steeper was also running slightly lagged. Cut…