In Search of the Elusive Tai Ping Hou Kui

Every tea taster dreams of discovering a remote, virtually inaccessible growing region producing exceptional tea. The discovery of Tai Ping Hou Kui was just such an experience for us. Since our very first sourcing ventures, this tea had been on our "most wanted" list. Its name was well-known to us, as was the province where it is cultivated, but despite our efforts, we were continually returning empty-handed. Having finally located these lost producers with the help of Mr. Xie, a friend from

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Québecois tea taster François Marchand has been in the tea business for almost 20 years. Specialist in some of the classic artisanal green teas of China, he spends every Spring in the central provinces selecting rare batches of green tea and the aged teas of Liu Bao. Living in Montréal, he is one of the 4 taster/owners of Camellia Sinensis, whose catalogue at camellia-sinensis.com has gained World renown.

2 Comments

  1. Gina
    on April 16, 2016 at 10:36 pm •Reply

    This is fascinating! Thank you for sharing.

  2. rstudd
    on July 3, 2016 at 3:31 am •Reply

    Really enjoyed the photography in the article. Such rich and vibrant green colors really complement the subject of the tea itself.

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