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Bitterleaf soup – Ofe onugbu (as the Igbos like to call it) is very delicious and also comes third on my list of Nigerian popular soups. This soup is popular because it could be made i… Read More

Country of Origin: ChinaLeaf Appearance: varied greens and browns, somewhat tightly compressedIngredients: puerh teaSteep time: 5 seconds (increasing by 5 seconds with each infusion)Water Te… Read More

Country of Origin: ChinaLeaf Appearance: tightly rolled, visible budsIngredients: jasmine scented green teaSteep time: 20 secondsWater Temperature: 185 degreesPreparation Method: glass gaiwa… Read More

Country of Origin: ChinaLeaf Appearance: loosely compressedIngredients: puerh teaSteep time: 15 secondsWater Temperature: 212 degreesPreparation Method: porcelain gaiwanLiquor: pale goldJing… Read More

Country of Origin: Yunnan, ChinaLeaf Appearance: compressed, varied greens with some downy budsSteep time: 5 seconds (increased by 5 seconds each brew)Water Temperature: 200 degreesPreparat… Read More

Earlier today a man captured some women in Anambra State processing bitterleaf in mud water and advised people to always rewash any bitterleaf they buy. The man wrote; This morning on my way… Read More

Country of Origin: ChinaLeaf Appearance: small, darkSteep time: 30 secondsWater Temperature: 212 degreesPreparation Method: porcelain gaiwanLiquor: pale reddish ambe… Read More

Country of Origin: ChinaLeaf Appearance: dark with scattered golden buds, tightly compressedSteep time: 30 secondsWater Temperature: 212 degreesPreparation Method: p… Read More

The Friday Roundup is a weekly collection of five of my favorite blog posts from around the world. It’s my little way of getting the word out about all of my favorite tea blogs. Po… Read More

Bitterleaf Teas’ 2016 Windfall is a raw puerh made from Guafengzhai old tree autumn material. This is a very expensive region to source tea out of, so Bitterleaf is offering this cake… Read More

Bitterleaf Teas’ 2018 WMD is an unblended raw puerh made of all gushu material from Mansa. The cake comes out to just under $1 USD per gram, so this is a good deal more pricey than the… Read More

Bitterleaf Teas’ 2017 Plum Beauty is an interesting tea, in that they offer it in three different grades – bronze, silver, and gold. All three of these puerhs are made from Menso… Read More

Since getting into puerh I have been wanting to run a couple of experiments, but they required freshly pressed cakes so I have been patiently waiting for my favourite vendors to drop them. E… Read More

Bitterleaf Tea‘s 2019 Pretty, Pretty, Pretty Good is a tea that’s made from Lincang tea leaves that are supposed to be similar to Xigui material. To quote Bitterleaf, this tea &l… Read More

Alright, it’s time to break into a cake that I have been fearfully looking forward to for some time – Bitterleaf Tea’s 2019 Bitter End Xtra Bitter. This is my first time tr… Read More

2019 First Flush Ramro Cha · Mandal Gaon Have you seen the wine rating style tea write-ups that Tony has been sharing on Tea Epicure? I really enjoy the short, no-fuss approach tha… Read More

It’s the last weekend of the month so you know what that means… time for an update on Bitterleaf Teas‘ Pretty, Pretty, Pretty Good raw puerh! In case you are just coming a… Read More

Time for another look at Bitterleaf Teas‘ Pretty, Pretty, Pretty Good raw puerh! If you’re just coming across this for the first time now, I will be posting updated reviews on th… Read More

Big Brother Naija, BBNaija housemate Frodd on Sunday broke down in tears.This followed Esther’s eviction from BBNaija ‘Pepper Dem edition on Sunday.GISTSFANZ recalls that the lov… Read More

Another month in the bag means it’s time to check in on Bitterleaf Teas‘ Pretty, Pretty, Pretty Good! If you’re reading this for the first time, I am doing monthly tastings… Read More

This year I grabbed samples of the full lineup of 2019 Bitterleaf Teas’ sheng puerhs, but as they were pressed a bit later in the year I’ve been holding off on doing reviews so t… Read More

Welcome to my fifth monthly check in on Bitterleaf Teas’ Pretty, Pretty, Pretty Good! This cake was pressed on May 2, so it has now passed the six month mark of life. Through my last f… Read More

Bitterleaf Teas’ 2019 Big Old Ass Tree is a new sheng puerh made from teas in Hekai ranging from 100-800 years of age. I haven’t tried any puerhs from this region before and don… Read More

This months review of Bitterleaf Teas’ 2019 Pretty, Pretty, Pretty Good is coming in a bit late because it has required a bit of investigating on my part. What do you do when a tea you… Read More

Well, I think it’s about time to get back on the Lao Man E train and give Bitterleaf Teas’ 2019 The Bitter End a shot. The Bitter End is made with the “sweet” varieta… Read More

Time for my last check in on Bitterleaf Teas’ Pretty, Pretty, Pretty Good of the decade! If you’re a regular, you know the drill here. If you’re finding this for the first… Read More

It feels like forever since my last post, but I’m back! If you don’t follow me on Instagram, I had a terrible flu for while that made it impossible to critically drink any tea. I… Read More

Alright, time for another check in on Bitterleaf Teas’ 2019 Pretty, Pretty, Pretty Good! This is my ninth write-up on this tea, so if you’d like to read my past reviews you can d… Read More

Country of Origin: ChinaLeaf Appearance: jade green, tightly compressedSteep time: 30 secondsWater Temperature: 212 degreesPreparation Method: porcelain gaiwanLiquor… Read More

Bitterleaf Tea’s 2019 Don’t Be Sad is a new huang pian brick made out of Hekai material, some of which is huang pian from their Big Old Ass Tree production. Generally speaking I… Read More

This post is coming a little bit late – I did this tasting on February 29th, but was wanting to get my ‘first year of blogging’ post up last week, so I figured I would push… Read More

Country of Origin: ChinaLeaf Appearance: fairly green, loosely compressedSteep time: 30 secondsWater Temperature: 212 degreesPreparation Method: porcelain gaiwanLiquor: b… Read More

Lao Man E is a region of Yunnan that has become quite well known for its bitter puerh. It has been years since I’ve had tea from there so I was really intrigued when I saw The Bitter E… Read More

Oh hey there! Long time no see! It feels a bit weird just jumping right into a brand new review after six months of silence, but I don’t want to take up space here, so I’ll addre… Read More

This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a commission for purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. You can find my privacy policy here. Tea pets are special… Read More

Dietary fibre or fiber is made up of the indigestible parts or compounds of food, which pass relatively unchanged through our stomach and intestines. Fibre is mainly a carbohydrate. The mai… Read More

The Friday Roundup is a weekly collection of five of my favorite blog posts from around the world. It’s my little way of getting the word out about all of my favorite tea blogs. Is the… Read More

Today I am dipping into my 2020 dragon ball samples from Bitterleaf Teas and giving out their Bonbon raw puerh a try. This sheng is interesting to me as they say it’s their closest 202… Read More

CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Tolanibaj and Vee had a heated argument during the reunion show on Monday, which almost led to fracas. Th… Read More

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Tolanibaj and Vee had a heated argument during the reunion show on Monday, which almost led to fracas. The argument ensued after the show host, Ebuka… Read More

The Royal Thai Police want the public to know that bitterleaf trees can’t cure cancer is not true and is fake news. Kissana Pattanacharoen, the deputy spokesperson for the RTT says the… Read More

Oha soup is native to the South Eastern Nigeria. It is a very traditional soup similar to the bitterleaf soup but cooked with oha leaves. Oha Soup is special because the tender ora leaves… Read More

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Aging puerh tea is a hot-button topic. Wet or dry storage? Pumidor or Ziplocs? If you ask two different tea people for advice, you are likely to get very different answers. In this post, I&r… Read More

This is an incredibly valuable medicinal plant that is widely used across the globe. I am so thankful to finally have my own plant! I just hope I can keep it alive until I can plant it outsi… Read More

Although there are hundreds of herbs known to the Yorubas, space wouldn’t allow us enumerate all of these herbs. However, we’ve decided to highlight the most common ones in thi… Read More

How to cook ogbono soup with ugu, water leaf or bitter leaf Do you wish to learn how to cook ogbono soup with ugu, water leaf or bitter leaf? If yes, then you’re in the right place… Read More

ONUGBU SOUP ( BITTER LEAF SOUP) Ingredients Washed and cleaned bitterleaf Assorted meat (beef, kpomo, goat meat, shaki) Assorted fish (stockfish, dried fish, smoked fish) Ground crayfish Pal… Read More

Cholesterol is a fat and waxy substance that is found in the blood. “Good” cholesterol is called high-density lipoprotein (HDL), and “bad” cholesterol is called low-d… Read More

Mixed reactions have trailed the wedding outfit of Deborah Enenche daughter of the founder of Dunamis International Gospel Center, Paul Enenche, who held a bible on her wedding day instea… Read More

Understanding the Nigerian Military Diet & Macronutrient RequirementsThe amount of calories needed by Nigerian military personnel might change depending on a number of variables, includi… Read More

Salt is a crucial component in cooking that adds flavor and helps bring out the taste in food. It is naturally present in some foods like fish, vegetables, and dairy products, but it is also… Read More

Africa is a vast continent with diverse cultures and cuisines, each offering unique flavors and ingredients. From North Africa to South Africa, East to West, the continent boasts a rich culi… Read More

Nigeria, with over 250 ethnic groups, has a diverse range of cuisines. Nigerian food is flavorful, spicy, and nutrient-dense, and it celebrates the country’s diverse culture. This arti… Read More

Best thirteen cuisines in Africa: Africa is a continent with a rich and diverse culinary heritage. Best thirteen cuisines in Africa Africa is a continent with a rich and diverse culina… Read More

It is nolonger news that if you become friends with bitter leaf, your skin will be sweet. Bitter leaf is a perfect solution for oily Skin and acne Issues.Bitter leaf contains so many vitamin… Read More

Introduction: Food plays a significant role in Nigerian storytelling and culture, serving as a powerful medium to convey heritage, traditions, and social connections. Nigerian cuisine is ri… Read More

 Egusi soup, a rich and flavorful West African delicacy, is a testament to the region's vibrant culinary heritage. This hearty soup, made from ground melon seeds, is known for its nutty… Read More

BBNaija All Star finalist, Ceec was termed a ‘bitterlaef’ by an audience following her eviction from the season 8 edition of the show. It is worth noting that Ceec emer… Read More

Nigerian cuisine is a diverse and delicious reflection of the country’s rich culture and history. From the spicy jollof rice to the savory egusi soup, there is something for everyone t… Read More