If there's any factory that seems to get slammed in reviews, it's got to be this one. Despite Scott of YSLLC's glowing blurbs (then again, everything is great), I don't recall a single review of a 6FTM product that didn't convey some sense of disappointment.
Anyone ever have a keeper?
Sep 9th, '08, 23:24
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Re: No love for 6FTM?
I've only had their Yiwu "Millenial Tea Cake" from 06. The one with the striped leaves on it. It's progressing nicely enough, I guess. It's a decent enough tea, although fairly simple. It doesn't seem to be wild arbor, and it's a little light, so it definitely wasn't worth the price I paid for it which was I think 26 at the time, but overall it wasn't a total disappointment.tony shlongini wrote:If there's any factory that seems to get slammed in reviews, it's got to be this one. Despite Scott of YSLLC's glowing blurbs (then again, everything is great), I don't recall a single review of a 6FTM product that didn't convey some sense of disappointment.
Anyone ever have a keeper?
Sep 10th, '08, 12:53
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Hmm. Every review I've read about the Banzhang has been critical. Perhaps the expectations of the reviewer were too high, given the lofty reputation of LBZ. There's a big difference between saying "this is not a good example of LBZ" and "this is not an enjoyable tea".Dizzwave wrote:I have a 2006 "Ancient Tree" tuo, and a 2005 "Banzhang" cake. I think both are quite decent for the price.
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My thoughts on 6ftm exactly. I have quite a few of their teas, and I liked what I received for what I paid. And I kinda like their 06 (?) Banzhang. Also, I think their tuo are pretty good, particularly the "1000 year tree/ancient tree" tuo and "arbor" tuo. But tuocha taking so long to age...who knows.tony shlongini wrote:There's a big difference between saying "this is not a good example of LBZ" and "this is not an enjoyable tea".
That being said, on the whole 6ftm cakes are not stellar tea.