foshou gaiwan black oolong_tieguanyin it has begun developing chun

it has begun developing chun (醇)

It's a unique style that complements the serious

but two mountains are hand-painted on the sides of the gaiwan—a symbol surpassed in significance for tea culture only by the tea leaf itself

Master Chen’s tea classes at the community college in Taipei attract numerous enthusiasts

unhurriedly giving way to quince-like fruitiness and mild astringency

foshou gaiwan black oolong_tieguanyin it has begun developing chunThis impressive vessel in the houhin formspouted, but with a rim in lieu of a handledisplays excellent synergy, its material complementing its form beautifully. The dark, rough ceramic supports the pelican like spout, jutting in a fat pout, as it contrasts the goldenrod figure on its lid: a Buddha's hand citrus, as in other vessels of this series. The motif may reach its apex here, however, where the shape and material create a grounded, earthy feel,