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Rural Life Gaiwan
Gaiwans, Stoneware, Tea AccessoriesUSD 37.00Celadon overglaze stoneware
One issue with smaller gaiwans made from porcelain is the balance of weight while infusing and handling. The lightness in a small volume also means easier heat loss. The use of stoneware alleviate both issues. The brim is made thin, even and firm for easy control when decanting, while the body wall gradually thickens towards the centre for good heat retention. The glass like celadon overglaze makes the vessel as good as porcelain, only with the advantages of a more substantial body. This "Rural Life" gaiwan is one of two hand scripted smaller size selections we have picked from Dehua. The first four lines from a Tang Dynasty poem "Rural Life" are handwritten on the perimeter of the gaiwan. The style of this calligraphic script is Cao Shu, a cursive script. Some call it running script. It seems that the brush was indeed running when the characters were being brushed on the ceramic biscuit. 茶碗上以草書體寫唐代賈島的一首詩，「郊居即事」的開頭四句：住此園林久，其如未是家。葉書傳野意，檐溜煮胡茶。
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Celeste Green Gaiwan
Gaiwans, Tea Accessories, White porcelainUSD 17.10The plum blossom blooms in mid to late January against the bitterness of Winter. That is why ancient literati had a high regard of the flower, for its metaphoric representation of people with the strength and endurance of holding on Righteousness, even when facing violent repression by the powerful.
Symbolism aside, the gaiwan's round belly form provides a minimal surface area to volume ratio to maximise heat retention, while fanning out at the brim to quicken cooling for easy handling and smooth decantation. This is a classic shape. The lid has a well form dome for trapping air. A lid button has a well formed hollow to keep itself cool enough for resting your finger on it when handling.
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Happiness Gaiwan
Gaiwans, Stoneware, Tea AccessoriesUSD 37.00A small gaiwan for the serious drinker
One issue with smaller gaiwans made from porcelain is the balance of weight while infusing and handling. The lightness in a small volume also means easier heat loss. The use of stoneware alleviate both issues. The brim is made thin, even and firm for easy control when decanting, while the body wall gradually thickens towards the centre for good heat retention. The glass like celadon overglaze makes the vessel as good as porcelain, only with the advantages of a more substantial body. The "Happiness" gaiwan is one of two hand scripted smaller size selections we have picked from Dehua. The two characters for the term "xi le" — happiness — are handwritten separately on the inside and the outside of the gaiwan body. The name of this style of calligraphic script is "Xing Shu" or "Hsing Shu" dependent on which translation system. Or it can be called a semi-cursive script. In dynastic era, it was a non-formal script style used for daily communication but not for formal documents. -
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Hu Xiao Xiang: Stone Ladle
Tea Accessories, Yixing Teapot, Yixing wareUSD 610.00石瓢
Artist: Hu Xiao Xiang, National Master Industrial Artist Pot style: Stone Ladle (Shi Piao) Material: Zi-ni Capacity: 180 ml Creation year: 2021 胡小香（曉香） 國家工藝美術師 壺型：石瓢 材料：紫泥 底款：胡曉香 製作年份：辛丑 -
Mini Tuo 2018, shu cha pu’er
Compressed tea, Denser Aromas, Home, Neutral Energy, Pu'er teas, Stronger Tastes, Tea, YunnanUSD 10.30A single dose, easy tasting post-fermented tea
Take these little studs to the dimsum restaurant for a real cup of tea to go with those savoury morsels. Or on a trip, or any place where you may make tea only in a mug, or even in a thermo flask. Because of its convenient form of package, there are countless makes of mini tuo in the market. Of all those we have screened, Haiwan’s Old Comrade has always come out as the best in taste. This compact 5 gram single dose yields a sweet, round body with surprisingly fullness. More so considering the very friendly price.
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Ru Ware Canary Tears
Cups, Special glazes, StonewareUSD 32.80Craft Teacups: Special Glaze series
Diameter: 7.2 cm Capacity: 250 ml Material: Hand-thrown stoneware with Ru ware style glaze on the inside and special effect overglaze on the outside Content: 1 cup -
Gold Foot
Cups, Special glazes, White porcelainUSD 12.70Gold overlaid on applique
Shooter teacup with tall foot design in gold overlaid on appliqué. Diameter: 6.9 cm Capacity: 73 ml Material: Kaolin white china with enamel overglaze and golden trimmings Content: 1 cup -
Xu Feng: Squashed Belly
Tea Accessories, Yixing Teapot, Yixing wareUSD 81.00扁腹
Artist: Xu Feng, National Associate Master Industrial Artist Pot style: Squashed Belly ( Bian-fu ) Material: Da Hong Pao Capacity: 200 ml 徐峰 助理國家工藝美術師 壺型：扁腹 材料：大紅袍 底款：徐峰製陶 -
Shenshan Laoshu 2012, matured Pu’er shengcha
Compressed tea, Fuller Bodies, Home, Neutral-Cool Energy, Pu'er teas, Stronger Tastes, Tea, YunnanUSD 59.00 – USD 374.00Deep Mountain Old Trees
There are harvests from less than famous areas that can be taste worthy. That is why each producer has their own products carrying more generic names as “Deep Mountain Old Trees”, and sell them at much lower price than those with names from more sought after mountains. Some are better value than others. To me, I think this Shenshan Laoshu from Huimin Tea Factory is worth at least three times its ticket value for a body and aroma worthy of a place in the famous mountain rank. It is actually one the best generic name discus we have ever tasted, regardless of the price. One reason they can do that is their collection points spreading deep in Lincang, an area famous for its many famous tea mountains.
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Moonlight Teacup, set of 3
Cups, Stoneware, Tea AccessoriesUSD 20.10A matching teacup for the Moonlight Gaiwan and Chahai.
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Celeste Green Teacup, set of 3
Cups, Tea Accessories, White porcelainUSD 10.20A matching teacup for the Celeste Green Gaiwan and Chahai.
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Celeste Green Chahai
Chahai, Tea Accessories, White porcelainUSD 9.80A classical shape chahai that goes well with an 160ml teapot. Or choose it to pair with the Celeste Green Gaiwan.
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Wang Zhi Ping: Drum ( Fang Gu )
Stoneware, Tea Accessories, Yixing Teapot, Yixing wareUSD 270.00紫陶白泥 仿鼓壺
Artist: Wang Zhi Ping Pot style: Drum ( Fang Gu ) Material: Zitao Bai-ni ( Yunnan White Zitao Clay ) Capacity: 190 ml 王志平 仿鼓壺 雲南 紫陶白泥 底款：王志平 -
Ru Ware Teal Blue
Cups, Special glazes, StonewareUSD 25.70Craft Teacups: Special Glaze series
Diameter: 7.7 cm Capacity: 123 ml Material: Double glaze over Yixing style clay, with Ruyao ( Ru ware ) effect on the inside Content: 1 cup -
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Song Qi Qi: Fang Gu
Tea Accessories, Yixing Teapot, Yixing wareUSD 240.00仿鼓
Artist: Song Qi Qi Pot style: Fang Gu (In the form of an ancient drum) Material: Golden zhu-ni from the original mine Capacity: 160 ml Creation year: 2021 宋琦琦 壺型：仿鼓 （也有稱為仿古） 材料：原礦黃金朱泥 底款：宋琦琦 製作年份：辛丑 -
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Zhou Guan Hua: Bosom
Tea Accessories, Yixing Teapot, Yixing wareUSD 150.00玉乳
Artist: Zhou Guan Hua, National Master Industrial Artist Pot style: Yu Ru (Jade Bosom) Material: Qing shui ni Capacity: 170 ml Creation year: 2017 周冠華 國家工藝美術師 壺型：玉乳 材料：清水泥 底款：冠華製陶 內款：周、紫砂珍品 柄款：周記 製作年份：丁酉 -
Yiwu Zheng Shan 2018, Aged Pu’er shengcha
Compressed tea, Cool Energy, Fuller Bodies, Home, Lighter Aromas, Pu'er teas, Stronger Tastes, Tea, YunnanUSD 130.00 – USD 810.00Huimin authentic old tree series: Mount Yiwu proper
This aged Yiwu may present itself a little softer in the start, but its energy lingers and grows, alive beyond the taste faculty. Yiwu maybe known as one of the softest in the shengcha category, yet properly infused, it can actually be quite powerful. Originated in the deep mountain ranges along the border with Laos, where the weather can be as unpredictable as the wild life one may encounter, the biochemistry of the leaves is as lively and interesting to learn. There are people who prefer this tea quite fresh, but in our opinion it is better aged for a few years.
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Bulang Peacock 2018, aged Pu’er shengcha
Compressed tea, Cool Energy, Fuller Bodies, Home, Pu'er teas, Stronger Tastes, Tea, YunnanUSD 39.00 – USD 238.00A Xishuangbanna classic
Some believe that tea originated in an area bordering Yunnan, Laos and Myanmar. Bulang Mountain lies in the middle of that within the province of Yunnan on the southern tip of an area called Xishuangbanna. Shengcha from this area is rich with flavours and not overtly strong. We have picked a good value production as an optional entry point for exploring this category of tea. Southern Yunnan is also home to the peacock, the beautiful bird that the indigenous tribes love as a symbol of grace and peace. A good tea is exactly that.
Net weight per discus: 357 g (12.6 oz)
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