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Su Shi and the Spirit of Tea

Su Shi and the Spirit of Tea

Su Shi (苏轼) (1037—1101), also known as Su Dongpo (苏东坡), was a multi-talented poet, painter, calligrapher, and statesman of the Song Dynasty (1037–1101). He’s known for his zest for life despite...

Su Shi and the Spirit of Tea

Su Shi (苏轼) (1037—1101), also known as Su Dongpo (苏东坡), was a multi-talented poet, painter, calligrapher, and statesman of the Song Dynasty (1037–1101). He’s known for his zest for life despite...

Wang Wei - and His Spirit of Tea Culture

Wang Wei - and His Spirit of Tea Culture

Wang Wei (王维) (701-761 or 698-759), a renowned Tang Dynasty poet, painter, and devout Buddhist, is closely associated with themes of nature, solitude, meditation, and tranquility. Though tea wasn’t a...

Wang Wei - and His Spirit of Tea Culture

Wang Wei (王维) (701-761 or 698-759), a renowned Tang Dynasty poet, painter, and devout Buddhist, is closely associated with themes of nature, solitude, meditation, and tranquility. Though tea wasn’t a...

"Song of Seven Bowls of Tea" by Lu Tong

"Song of Seven Bowls of Tea" by Lu Tong

  The Life of Lu Tong: A Man Who Drank Too Much Tea Lu Tong (卢仝) (790-835) was one of those guys who probably preferred quiet mornings with a steaming...

"Song of Seven Bowls of Tea" by Lu Tong

  The Life of Lu Tong: A Man Who Drank Too Much Tea Lu Tong (卢仝) (790-835) was one of those guys who probably preferred quiet mornings with a steaming...

What Exactly Is Cha Qi?

What Exactly Is Cha Qi?

Ah, cha qi (茶气)! It’s one of those things you don’t fully get until you’ve felt it. People talk about it like it’s the soul or energy of tea, but...

What Exactly Is Cha Qi?

Ah, cha qi (茶气)! It’s one of those things you don’t fully get until you’ve felt it. People talk about it like it’s the soul or energy of tea, but...

Lu Yu - "The Sage of Tea"

Lu Yu - "The Sage of Tea"

Lu Yu (陆羽, 733–804 CE) is revered as the "Sage of Tea" (茶圣) for his profound contributions to the understanding and appreciation of tea in China. His work, Cha Jing...

Lu Yu - "The Sage of Tea"

Lu Yu (陆羽, 733–804 CE) is revered as the "Sage of Tea" (茶圣) for his profound contributions to the understanding and appreciation of tea in China. His work, Cha Jing...

What's so Special About Chinese Tea?

What's so Special About Chinese Tea?

Imagine holding a cup of tea so warm it feels like a tiny hearth in your hands, with tendrils of steam rising gently, carrying whispers from ancient dynasties. Drinking Chinese...

What's so Special About Chinese Tea?

Imagine holding a cup of tea so warm it feels like a tiny hearth in your hands, with tendrils of steam rising gently, carrying whispers from ancient dynasties. Drinking Chinese...