May 2010 – Mailing from David

May, 2010

Just got back from China yesterday. Every time I travel to China, I’m amazed at all the changes taking place. Development and new construction continues at a dizzying pace. A view in any direction from virtually any major city reveals a landscape of giant cranes working non-stop 24 hours/day. New buildings that went up twenty years ago to replace China’s ancient history are now being torn down to make room for massive new skyscrapers, shopping centers, factories, and parking lots. Private vehicles sales are up 40% from last year. And the increase in traffic is apparent everywhere.

February 2010 – Mailing from David

February 15, 2010

Happy New Year of the Iron Tiger!

David Lee Hoffman here. You may remember me as Silk Road Teas. Five years ago I sold the company but kept my entire inventory of pu-erh teas. Now I’m excited to let you know I am back in the tea business as “The Phoenix Collection”.

The Phoenix Collection predominantly consists of pu-erh teas. I began drinking this tea in 1967 while living in Asia. In 1992 I started Silk Road Teas and have continued on a serious pursuit of pu-erh sourcing and collecting ever since. I have also added the best green, black, and oolong from my most recent trip to China.

If you like pu-erh tea, or have an interest in trying some, you’re in luck. We’ve got over 300 in stock, the oldest dating back to 1949. Any pu-erh that you had purchased from me in the past is most likely still available. As we get all of these teas inventoried, we will keep you posted.

7×7 San Francisco’s Interview with David

David Lee Hoffman photo by Joe Vaughn

All the Tea in China – If Tea is the last frontier, then David Lee Hoffman is our fearless leader. By Sara Deseran – Photos by Joe Vaughn

Here is a link to a PDF of the article

Fresh Cup Magazine’s Interview with David

David Lee Hoffman photographed by Kurt Prassé

A Life in Tea – For three decades David Lee Hoffman has been spanning the globe in search of fine teas. – By Karen Foley

Here is a link to a PDF of the Article

Pu-Erh: China’s Best Kept Secret

Pressing Pu-Erh Beencha - Yunnan Province, China 1993 c. David Lee Hoffman

Download a PDF of the Fresh Cup Article, Pu-Erh: China’s Best Kept Secret here.