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The 1960s Blue Mark

September 26, 2010

In terms of drinking pleasure and enjoyment, the Blue Mark is probably 10 times better than a very good 2010 tea, however it costs 200 times more.

The Blue Mark is currently retailing for about HKD70,000 (USD9,000) in Hong Kong but you can get it cheaper in Taiwan. Such cakes are usually bought by the nouveau riche in China to show off to friends and clients, or to bribe officials as gifts. If you are pragmatic about spending money, then it is not necessary to spend money on such tea. It is better to give it to charity or save it for a rainy day or for the next generation. There is no need to throw money on tea which can only give health benefits up to a level.

Of course if you are extremely wealthy, then you should get a Blue Mark. No question about that.

I heard a story recently from a HK dealer about one of his customers, who sold two Blue marks last year and took his whole family for a holiday to the U.S.. When asked why he sold the Blue Marks because he could have held onto them for investment (they only cost HKD50,000 2 years ago, and HKD30,000 a few years before that), the customer said that a trip with his loved ones was more valuable and gave him more happiness than tea.