Verdant Tea

Water. Tasting water? So, that must mean I’m looking at different spring waters, tap water set ups, etc right? Nope. Not even. We have one w[...]

Dangzhen Pichu is the son of Gama Dingzhu, the last master of the Nixi pottery craft. Gama Dingzhu was declared an intangible cultural heritage in Yun[...]

Jian Zhan is a Song Dynasty ceramics tradition featuring stunningly deep & dark glazing. Jian Zhan kilns produced the very first bowls designed specif[...]

"An yixing teapot is an unassuming vessel. Made of simple unglazed clay, a pot with a simple profile could hide unnoticed in a cabinet full of hand[...]

Gongfu Tea is best translated as “Leisure Tea.” It is a beautiful way of preparing and enjoying tea alone or with guests that is designed to immer[...]

"We fell in love with tea years ago for the sense of peace, well-being, and clarity that the ritual of preparing tea inspires. The tea we love grows [...]

"Jingdezhen porcelain has been prized for centuries across the world, inspiring envy and imitation, even giving us the English word ""china"" porcelai[...]

"What is an aroma cup, and how do you use it?Aroma cups - also known as fragrance cups, or wen xiang bei - are simply designed to capture a tea's aro[...]

"This Spring, artist Pan Yang was kind enough to show how he builds an Yixing tea pot body, completely by hand. Watch as he turns a brick of clay into[...]