The song of summer’s cicadas reverberates from the tree outside my window as I find my seat in the sunlit tea room. Adjacent trees cast shadows across the ceiling, lapping leaf patterns back and forth. On my table stands a white porcelain gaiwan. Traditionally, the gaiwan is called “San Cai Wan” (Chinese: 三才碗 , translated: […]
Jasmine, almond, orchid, and cinnamon fragrances are just a few of the numerous aromas that come to mind when we think of Dan Cong teas. In addition to the Shan Yun (山韵) or Mountain Rhyme felt with high-quality Dan Cong teas, the versatility they bring almost guarantees that you’ll find one to fall in love […]
I remember the first time I discovered Gong Fu Cha and its style of brewing. I was astounded in giddy happiness and awe! Though I had been working within tea for five years prior, my exploration caused me to rethink the tea education I had learned. My role within the tea industry was training and […]
Heralded as the most famous Chinese green tea and legendary around the world, Longjing or Dragonwell, is one tea we’ll want to know a thing or two about. Accessible in flavors and simple to prepare for taste, let’s dive into this smooth tea known for its roasted chestnut, fresh beansprout, and creamy flavor and mouthfeel […]
In the fast-paced environment of accessible consumer goods, tea can provide solace and a source of introspection with mindfulness and observation to the senses. The value of quality tea is understood, no, experienced, through attention to aspects of its preparation and enjoyment – particularly in Gong Fu style brewing. It is through a 10 step system […]
Whether we spend 5 minutes in the grocery store searching for a tea to soothe our troubles or we scour the internet hunting down the name of a mysterious tea we once tasted, it’s in our best interest to know as much information as possible about a tea’s cultivation. While I know many teaheads familiar […]
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