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The Yixing Teapot

The Yixing Teapot

The Yixing teapot (宜兴壶) is a traditional Chinese teapot made from Yixing clay, a special type of clay found near the city of Yixing in Jiangsu Province. These teapots are...

The Yixing Teapot

The Yixing teapot (宜兴壶) is a traditional Chinese teapot made from Yixing clay, a special type of clay found near the city of Yixing in Jiangsu Province. These teapots are...

Why is Yellow Tea so rare?

Why is Yellow Tea so rare?

Yellow tea (黄茶) is considered one of the rarest and most precious types of Chinese tea. Its scarcity can be attributed to several key factors related to its complex production...

Why is Yellow Tea so rare?

Yellow tea (黄茶) is considered one of the rarest and most precious types of Chinese tea. Its scarcity can be attributed to several key factors related to its complex production...

Gaiwan in Tea Culture

Gaiwan in Tea Culture

The gaiwan plays a central role in Chinese tea culture, particularly in the context of traditional tea ceremonies such as gongfu cha (工夫茶). Its use reflects not only the practical...

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Gaiwan in Tea Culture

The gaiwan plays a central role in Chinese tea culture, particularly in the context of traditional tea ceremonies such as gongfu cha (工夫茶). Its use reflects not only the practical...

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What is Gaiwan?

What is Gaiwan?

A gaiwan (盖碗) is a traditional Chinese tea brewing vessel that consists of three main parts: a lid, a bowl, and a saucer. The word "gaiwan" literally means "lidded bowl,"...

What is Gaiwan?

A gaiwan (盖碗) is a traditional Chinese tea brewing vessel that consists of three main parts: a lid, a bowl, and a saucer. The word "gaiwan" literally means "lidded bowl,"...

Chinese Tea Production Today and in Ancient Times

Chinese Tea Production Today and in Ancient Times

The evolution of Chinese tea production from ancient times to today reflects significant advancements in technology, storage, processing, and distribution, as well as shifts in cultural and economic practices. Here’s...

Chinese Tea Production Today and in Ancient Times

The evolution of Chinese tea production from ancient times to today reflects significant advancements in technology, storage, processing, and distribution, as well as shifts in cultural and economic practices. Here’s...

Cha Qi

Cha Qi

Cha Qi (茶气), often referred to as "tea energy," is a concept deeply rooted in traditional Chinese tea culture. It refers to the energy or vitality that tea imparts to...

Cha Qi

Cha Qi (茶气), often referred to as "tea energy," is a concept deeply rooted in traditional Chinese tea culture. It refers to the energy or vitality that tea imparts to...