Editorial Conversation: Tea with Max Falkowitz of Leafhopper
In this special edition of Tea Technique, Jason sits down over pu'er with Max Falkowitz, author of the popular tea newsletter Leafhopper.
Read Max's article on this conversation:
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Chapter Discussion Sections:
- 00:00 Introduction
- 00:54 Max's Journey in Tea
- 05:21 The Dowry Tea for the Conversation
- 07:11 Processing Experiments Effect on Taste in Tea
- 10:22 Aging and Storage of Tea
- 12:24 The Demand for Gushu and the Invisible Market
- 22:04 Appellation Identity and Yesheng debate
- 31:28 What is Deep Forest Tea
- 41:17 Wuyi under the Microscope
- 47:50 Learning to Taste and Preference Ladder
- 54:49 The Lonely Hermit Online Forum Problem
- 59:35 Building a Better Media Environment
- 01:08:01 The Role of Cultural Context in Tea Appreciation
- 01:21:06 The Evolution of Tea Production Techniques
- 01:28:05 Factory Tea vs. Boutique Tea
- 01:34:43 The No Patina Club
- 01:36:00 The End Game in Tea
- 01:40:31 Future Passion Project
- 01:52:46 Hot Takes on Tea Culture
- 02:02:25 Tea Drinking Habits and Writing
- 02:09:47 Conclusion and Farewell
