Shelf Life of Flower Beeng

" The flower tea cake can only keep for a maximum time of about 5 years. Due to its richness in pollen and other flower components, its fermentation process is faster than of tea leaves."

Just a gimmick or does it really enhance the tea. I'm on the gimmick side of the fence although the idea itself is lovely.

Caroline's booty

Caroline brought me back a hefty box of tea from Beijing Chado and Meliandao, more than 16 beengs of which I have only been slowly and pleasurably trying out the cakes.

These are douji cakes she rightly chose along with a obligatory stack of Yinji 6 FTM which is a regret. But gifts of pu-erh are always accepted with gratitude.