a suburb of Jingdezhen

makes for a worthwhile addition to a tea bookshelf

this tea is beyond compare and rather invigorating too

almost piney aroma and honeyed sweetness

This entry-level tea tray made of lacquered bamboo provides a compact setting on which to perform gongfu cha in the traditional manner: four raised feet and a sturdy

beige pitcher oolong_taiwan a suburb of JingdezhenA little prettier than necessary, this pitcher bears a swollen belly and an elegant spout that curls like a lily's lip. Completely enrobed in an opaque glaze, the creamy tone derived from an ancient recipe of plant ash, closer inspection reveals a craft of such fine precision as to almost conceal its hand thrown origins. Suggesting that there is more to what the eyes can see, this pitcher invites curious fingers to find its center of gravity and enjoy