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Brandon Kendall

Brandon Kendall

11 Feb 2026 — 5 min read
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The photoshop was done on an ivory colored back this time! By ChatGPT...
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A drop of water zoomed in on.

What a Waterful World

You see, I have had water woes here before. Ever since I started drinking tea as a matter of fact have I had hydro-induced depression, fits of rage, and, bereft of quality and consistency in my brewing water for tea; mania. The 'water spiral' as I have now

By Brandon Kendall 13 Feb 2026
Tea Curious Original water dropper solution review for gongfucha

Tea Curious Original - Water Review

I was asked to submit the Original Recipe water review by a reader, should've had it out quite a bit sooner but let's just look at it this way: At least now I've got a ton of experience with it! I've been

By Brandon Kendall 11 Feb 2026
2009 Bi Yun Hao (BYH) Xiaomannai

2009 Bi Yun Hao (BYH) Xiaomannai

Context: Tea #5 (unofficially-officially calling it #5) from Sample Mountain (link below). Parameters: * Grams: ~3g * Vessel: 1960's 67ml Hongni teapot * Water: Tea Curious Original Droppers from RO/DI base Visuals: Sample so...idk really, but BYH and you can find picks online. Good quality. Dry Heat: The most

By Brandon Kendall 10 Feb 2026
2004 South East Asia (SEA) Puerh Association Commemorative Cake, Nanqiao

2004 South East Asia (SEA) Puerh Association Commemorative Cake, Nanqiao

Context: This is a tea that is well known right now among the community. It is pretty well received and very highly regarded. The first time I had this I hated it, it was far too strong. I have since done it more justice with great water, a lower ratio,

By Brandon Kendall 07 Feb 2026
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