Flat Han Wa teapotWith its sleek, contemporary lines and distinctly low profile, this Yixing teapot reinterprets the classic Han Wa form in a strikingly modern way. Flattened in silhouette, it pays homage to the gently arched roof tiles of the Han dynasty while embracing a minimalist aesthetic. A generously wide mouth opening allows for effortless tea leaf placement and cleanup, while also promoting excellent airflow and expansionideal for brewing large, loosely rolled

Like an iron first clad in a velvet glove

whole leaves

and gustatory in its use

and the thin walls tapering to a mere couple millimeters is not only impressive

3) I can't believe it's not Bingdao

Though it is often adorned on Chaozhou teapots

yet sturdy porcelain

and boxes of 4 cartons

Huang Xin Oolong is a rare and nearly extinct Taiwanese cultivar

both Yixing mines

a lot can go wrong during the wet-piling process (渥堆

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