Cheese Tea?? Give It a Try If You Haven’t Already! (With Recipe)
I’m not sure if everyone noticed it, but cheese tea has been a hit among the young generation over the past few years. Here in China, if there’s a long queue on the street or in a mall, it’s most...
View ArticleThe History of Tea: Video by TED
This is a really fun video that explains the history of tea in a nutshell. It covers the full history starting from how Shen Nong discovered tea, how Japanese monks brought the tea to Japan, and how...
View ArticleThe ‘Gong Dao Bei’ (Fairness Pitcher) Was Originally Made for Liquor
When we prepare tea the ceremonial way, a tea pitcher is a must. This pitcher is also known as ‘Gong Dao Bei’ (fairness cup). In modern times, this tool makes sure the tea flavor is distributed evenly...
View ArticleThe Five Great Kilns Of The Song Dynasty
The term “Five Great Kilns” (Chinese: 五大名窑, wu da ming yao) was first mentioned in a book of imperial collections of the Ming dynasty. It referred to the five kilns that were famous for their...
View ArticleYixing Zisha Artists And Different Levels
If you ask Chinese people what the most prominent tea vessel is in China, most of them will give you the answer “Zisha teapot”. Zisha teapot, made of purple clay unique to Yixing, is also known as...
View ArticleSri Lanka Tea History: Discover Ceylon Tea Culture & Types
History of Sri Lanka is fascinating as the country itself. Many years ago, the country had a strong culture and heritage and it was ruled by the kings for many generations. Far back in the 16th...
View ArticleDecoding Tea Culture in the Song Dynasty
The Song dynasty (960-1279) features an amazingly rich tea culture. Tea during this period involves many aspects such as politics, economy, literature and social customs. With the prosperity of the tea...
View ArticleChina’s Dragon Kiln: Meaning & History
In China, the art of Ceramics is known as the art of “clay and fire”. That’s not a surprise, knowing that the kiln is a critical piece of equipment for firing ceramics. The most fascinating kind of...
View ArticleA Tea Poem: On A Cold Night
China is both the “land of tea” and the “land of poetry”, which is why the subject of tea has long been infused into poetry. From the earliest days of tea poetry to the present, over the course of...
View ArticleAn Expert Guide to De Zhong Teapots: History & Features
“De Zhong” refers to a classic Yixing teapot shape, crafted by the esteemed potter Shao Daheng. It’s inspired by an ancient percussion instrument “zhong”, resulting in a cylindrical teapot body, which...
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