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[–]Kyrox6 24 points25 points  (0 children)

For anyone on the fence about it, this is the best introduction to puerh you will find on the Internet. Tons of samples from many different places and factories. This completely changed my mind about puerh after I ordered it last year.

[–]LiquidProustTeas[S] 45 points46 points  (3 children)

Dear Reddit Tea Drinkers,

‘My name is Andrew and while I run an online tea company, please view everything here as separate from that. This is part of a personal project of mine to expand and help develop a growing community by providing access to a wide range of first hand experience with the thing called puerh.’

Before we go further, that photo was just taken at noon today November 18th 2023! There’s a crew here getting it all ready for you all!

A little bit of background here, in college I had bought some puerh on Ebay and brewed it for three minutes at the café. Immediate shared hatred on Steepster as a review. Quickly I was sent samples to cover a wider spread of puerh taste as well as information on how to brew. Since then I have been paying it forward under my own belief that puerh is something that a person needs to try quite a few different examples of but it becomes intimidating to go on a site with a lack of information when it comes to harvest, storage, leaf type, village names, and on. So seven years ago I decided to send starter packs out for free. This eventually became something I couldn’t just do myself so I opened up for people to help out and you all can guess what happened. The tea community, being the best out there, supplied me with puerh to send across the world!

As of 2020 this project has helped provide an introduction exploration of puer to over 700+ people over 50+ countries. (I have not taken the time to go back and see the numbers as of now but it’s higher of course.)

A beautiful thing that has been made possible to continue with thanks to the community. Because of MANY people, the material (puerh) to do this on such a wide scale not only comes from my self but people donate to contribute for you all! This gives a very wide spread assortment of puerh to everyone because it’s not bias purchases for my own taste buds but many from all over.

So if this seems like it’s something for you, over the last sevem of those eight years as a collective group the tea community has advised me to make a small $5.00 charge for materials, time, and some tea. As much as I'd love to just send things out free, I was convinced this was best and have continued to keep it as such.

Two places to get in on this:

https://www.liquidproust.com/listing/719815976/2023-puerh-beginner-package

https://www.etsy.com/listing/719815976/2023-puerh-beginner-package

(I’ve listed 500 as of 11-5-2022, there is no end point so allow me time and please drop comments to let you know when more are available)

*If you feel as if you cannot afford this, please express interest in the comments so I can circle back up. Every year we get some folks who like to sponsor others packages.

This is meant for those who are new to puerh or had a bad experience to which they didn’t return.

Appreciate everyone who took the time to read through this, anyone who shares their experience, anyone whose donated to help out, and anyone whose joining this year!

Thank-you for allowing me to continue and pump positivity into this community. Looking forward to seeing people discover the pleasures that come with puerh this upcoming winter

😊

Lastly, there are only two rules to this:

  1. Enjoy

  2. Talk to others about puerh (aka make friends in the community)

- Andrew Richardson / Liquid Proust

*This was mod approved prior to posting

Year

Seven: https://www.reddit.com/r/tea/comments/ymu29f/puerh\_beginner\_packages\_the\_seventh\_year/

Six: https://www.reddit.com/r/tea/comments/r2w4gf/puerh\_beginner\_packages\_2022\_the\_sixth\_year\_six/ Five: https://www.reddit.com/r/tea/comments/jsaw3z/puerh\_beginner\_packages\_2020\_the\_fifth\_year\_the/Year Four: https://www.reddit.com/r/tea/comments/cyyrwh/puerh\_beginnings\_year\_four/ (this year has the most links to a lot of the background stuff like donations and cake breaking etc)Year Three: https://www.reddit.com/r/tea/comments/8zfo7m/so\_you\_have\_been\_thinking\_about\_trying\_puerh\_but/Year Two: https://www.reddit.com/r/tea/comments/51ngev/let\_me\_help\_you\_start\_your\_puerh\_journey/

Year One: https://www.reddit.com/r/tea/comments/4qvb5v/looking\_to\_get\_into\_or\_try\_puerh/

[–]TheRedSnoot 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Full send

[–]jgs0803 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve e been drinking tea for many years. I pretty much love every type, some better than others. However, once I began trying puerh, I’ve had terrible experiences. Now, I love Sheng; What Im referring to is Shou. I’ve read so many glowing reviews and seen countless recommendations from people in the know , but every single time I decide to give Shou Puer another chance, I am disappointed. I’ve tried many samples ranging from dirt cheap, to expensive, bad quality, to amazing quality ( at least according to the vendor and other customers). Evey single time I’ve had the same experience. At best it tasted like dirt, and at worst like fish or dry squid. I don’t know if I’m doing something wrong, or if it really just isn’t for me. I want to like it so much, especially because it is much less expensive than many other teas. I do love certain types of Hei Cha, especially Fu Zhuan, but regular Shou puer just tastes like dust and dirt up me, and I never get any of the tasting notes such as chocolate, sweet, savory, etc that others describe. I’ve tried giving it two or three 45sec rinses, but to no avail. Can you recommend a specific shou puer for me to try that you know is good through personal experience? I need to get to the bottom of this once and for all so I can stop wasting time and money on tea that is un drinkable. Thanks 🙏🏼

[–]Boodizm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was meaning to put in my order but got sidetracked over Thanksgiving, is it too late to get in on this?

[–]Viscosity678 6 points7 points  (1 child)

WOW! This is incredible. I’ve been trying to really get into Puerh but have found myself overwhelmed with options and vendors. This made my entire week, I can’t wait to try this.

[–]LiquidProustTeas[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hope it helps you find out if you like it or not!

[–]fbiber 6 points7 points  (1 child)

I just ordered from etsy and really look forward to try this. I am kinda new to puerh so I bought some to compare with what I have had until now (different raw and Ripe from YS). A big thank you to you for doing this, I love this side of the internet. The fact that you can share your passion with total strangers living on the other side of the globe is fascinating to me.

[–]LiquidProustTeas[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't drink if there was no community. This is the positive side of the internet and I love it :)

[–]not2reddit 4 points5 points  (0 children)

LP is an actual true blue treasure for more than just this. But this is definitely amazing. May the odds be ever in your favor!!

[–]runrevcollins 6 points7 points  (2 children)

LP, you are the best for doing this. This truly is a passion project of yours. To anyone wondering, this is the real deal and THE best way to get introduced to puerh.

The only downside is that you likely will fall in love with quality puerh and want to get more than your wallet wants. 😄

[–]LiquidProustTeas[S] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

It's the community that's the best!

[–]runrevcollins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can't argue there! But let's be real, you're pretty special as well

[–]LiquidProustTeas[S] 8 points9 points  (1 child)

Just realized that the text doesn't share with the photo so I posted as a comment. I don't like asking, but if it cannot be pinned can you please upvote it so people see it!

[–]EarnestWildeUnobtrusive moderator 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Already upvoted, shared with my Facebook tea club, sent the link to my daughter (who participated and loved this in past years), and did an order myself. Such a great way to share the pu-erh experience with new folk, or expand the experience of current drinkers!

[–]Inside_Foxes 7 points8 points  (2 children)

I love that you do this! And also hope that you'll find a way to make the shipping + taxes to EU worth it. We miss these things here... like secret santa, travelling box, etc.

[–]LiquidProustTeas[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

100% agree. At some point maybe 'gifts' will be different to ship or something. For now, you've just got to find the places that ship for free but you still get hit with the taxes- though it's not $5 like this since you have to hit thresholds. I'll one day figure something out; maybe get people to help support that cause and offset it?

[–]mrmopar340six 5 points6 points  (0 children)

International shipping from the US is a bear for sure.

[–]candlejackstraw 3 points4 points  (2 children)

Dude you rock!

[–]LiquidProustTeas[S] 3 points4 points  (1 child)

All the people behind me, honestly!

[–]candlejackstraw 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All the people behind you rock the tea worlds socks!

[–]Hadantei 4 points5 points  (1 child)

I had to get it, actually just brewed my first puerh in over a year or so 1h ago to try to get into it again after failing before, it's like I was meant to see this post haha

Thanks for doing this jumbo mission!

[–]LiquidProustTeas[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's an intimidating thing to get into!

[–]Spikekfp 4 points5 points  (1 child)

Thanks for doing/ offering this. I just got into gong fu style of tea and I'm bringing my younger brother along for the ride.

We'll definitely enjoy this!

[–]LiquidProustTeas[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Heck yeah! Hope yall have fun

[–]DaiShimaVT 4 points5 points  (1 child)

Are you doing the thing again this year that you may put higher quality stuff with adding extra of them to cart? Well either way I'll let me community know and order myself one to share with everyone later

Cheers

[–]LiquidProustTeas[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it's not an increase in quality

[–]mhirem 2 points3 points  (1 child)

Thank you for doing this! I've been wanting to get into pu'erh but been intimidated by the sheer amount of choices, so this is perfect.

[–]LiquidProustTeas[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely, I do this partially because of this factory. People shouldn't have to go to three to four shops and spend $$$$ to try something that many times.

[–]Incubus1981 2 points3 points  (3 children)

It’s amazing that you’re still doing this! I received a package back in the first year, and learned so much about tea as a result. Thanks again for starting me on my tea journey back then

[–]LiquidProustTeas[S] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Back on steepster or the first hear here? Either way, always awesome to see people who still in it

[–]Incubus1981 1 point2 points  (1 child)

On here. Didn’t realize you started on Steepster

[–]LiquidProustTeas[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it kind died over there...

[–]Idyotec 2 points3 points  (1 child)

I drink tea daily and yet know very little. I simply don't know where to start and this set looks like a great entry point for jumping into puerh. Thank you for creating such a beginner friendly option!

I've placed an order already but was wondering if you have a similar offering for other tea varieties? I don't see anything of the sort on your website so I figured I'd ask here while I have the opportunity. I'd also be interested in a monthly subscription of new things to try as I'm currently looking into those from other suppliers.

Edit: just found the LP Hookup and added it to my order.

[–]LiquidProustTeas[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hope whatever you get helps you figure out more of what you want to explore!

[–]emmett_lindsay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

🤍🤟🏼🔥👍🏼

[–]Dogsaregoodfolks 1 point2 points  (3 children)

Any consideration to a monthly or quarterly tea subscription based club?

[–]runrevcollins 1 point2 points  (2 children)

If LP can't I know a great one I could recommend.

[–]Dogsaregoodfolks 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Please send me a pm with your rec

[–]flubio123 2 points3 points  (1 child)

Hey! This is $37 in shipping to Canada. I live on the border. Are there any fellow Canadians who are interested in doing a bulk order so we can split shipping costs?

[–]LiquidProustTeas[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you get a group let me know. I can get an actual quote to ship. Some parts of Canada are inexpensive snd others are not

[–]ForestBanya 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've just placed my order, always somehow missed these and I was just thinking about how I'd like to get back into Pu'er, so I'm stoked. I also host a monthly tea time at my work with about 15 tea-newbs who will get their minds blown when we try some of these!

[–]RolanSweets 2 points3 points  (1 child)

Thank you and the workers you’ve found for all you do! I saw a post like this like a month ago and am excited to place an order. When it says quantity is grabbing more than one include more flavors and different teas or would more than one quantity just include more grams in each sample?

[–]LiquidProustTeas[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Quantity does not equal more quantity. I simple just put higher grade stuff- the idea is people take 1, but others feel compelled to put like $20 their start or whatever. I just take that cash and keep buying more puerh to keep it going!

[–]Lachesis_Decima77 1 point2 points  (1 child)

You’re doing great work for the community here. I ordered my first beginner package last year, and it was well worth the price of shipping. I still have some left over from last year, but if there’s a way to donate or help others who might be interested but can’t afford the shipping, I’d like to help.

[–]LiquidProustTeas[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Always taking help, message me and I can let you know where to send supplies (tea, packages, bubble wrap, whatever) and the link for $5.00/month

[–]TheFearWithinYoupesticide slut ❤️ 1 point2 points  (1 child)

I read that the shipping is 28,52 to the Netherlands including VAT.

Does this mean I don't have to be afraid for additional costs from customs?

[–]LiquidProustTeas[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

These all ship as value of $5.00

Etsy already attaches the VAT taxes with something I think called and SSO? I forget exactly what it is, but if they try to take more money we have documents to send from what you pay on the front end.

Sorry shipping is so high :(

[–]Etheria_system 1 point2 points  (3 children)

Thank you so much for doing this - just placed my order via Etsy. I’m new to pu’er and rediscovering loose leaf tea as a hobby whilst housebound/bed bound. Can’t wait to see what you’ve included

[–]Etheria_system 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Also just a massive FU to the United States postal service for making this tiny package be £23 shipping to the UK. Crossing my fingers that the tea will be worth it!

[–]LiquidProustTeas[S] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

It is brutal. Shipping anything overseas right now is insane!

[–]Etheria_system 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s ridiculous! But I know there’s nothing you can do about it so just got to suck it up and deal with it!

[–]OfriS13 0 points1 point  (5 children)

i was really looking forward to this since i saw your post a few weeks ago, but i live in israel and the shipping is so expensive :( good luck though!

[–]Overlord6966 2 points3 points  (3 children)

Lmk how much the shipping is, I’d be happy to help subsidize so you can get this ordered!

[–]OfriS13 1 point2 points  (2 children)

omg, seriously? it’s $28

[–]Overlord6966 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Dm me

[–]OfriS13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i did!

[–]LiquidProustTeas[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, international gets rough. I wish I had a way around it but I've seen it easy be $27 to ship a small package to some areas :(

[–]Dogsaregoodfolks 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Ordered thank you for doing this

[–]LiquidProustTeas[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are welcome!

[–]theDjangoTango 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just ordered one! Thank you so much.

[–]GabManette 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for organizing all this, a true labor of love! 🙌

[–]Sellalellen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish I could afford this, it looks like a really good way to explore more flavours. I've been stuck in a rut of Japanese greens lately but I haven't tried many Chinese teas. I don't like asking for things, but if someone sponsored me that would be amazing.