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The Tea Volume Sweet Spot: Simple Formulas for Perfect Brewing
You know that moment when you brew the most incredible cup of tea, then spend the next week trying to recreate it? Same leaves, same water, but somehow...
Chaozhou Gongfu Tea: Q&A
In the bustling streets of Chaozhou, a city in China's Guangdong province, a centuries-old ritual unfolds daily. Groups of people gather around small tables, carefully pouring tea from...
The Evolution of Teapot Size: A Journey Through Time and Taste
The teapot, a beloved vessel for centuries, tells a fascinating story of cultural change and shifting tastes. As we trace the transformation of teapots from large ceremonial pots...
Why use a gongdaobei when drinking tea alone?
Some tea lovers have asked if they need a gongdaobei when enjoying tea alone. Gongdaobei are also known as "Fairness Cups", "Share Cups" or just "pitchers"! Here's why you...
The Refined Aesthetic of Fenglu (风炉): Tea Ceremony Artistry
风炉 ("Fenglu") is the traditional term for stoves or braziers that are used to boil water for a tea ceremony. The history of the fenglu brazier traces back...
