Leo KwanIce Fire Technique
Read moreTo steep tea, there is the usual brewing with hot water and there is the recently popular cold infusion. There actually is one less practiced method of “Ice Fire Technique”. You simply…
Leo KwanEU Exclusionism followup: a Petition
Read moreA while ago I wrote a post to complain about a regulation in EU requiring all vendors selling to EU to be registered through an agent located in EU for logging sales…
Leo KwanMyths about White Teas
Read moreWhite tea has seen increased popularity in recent years. Authentic varieties, such as White Peony, aka Bai Mudan, is a classic one. Its softer taste profile is ideal for casual and all…
Leo KwanWhat really is a gongfu black tea?
Read moreIn the beginning what used to be called black tea by the West was actually oolong. I have explained that in my reference tea site in this article: Black Tea: Origin &…
Leo KwanInternational tasting standard for tea
Read moreTea cannot manifest its full self when improperly infused. The wrong leaf to water ratio, poor infusion ware, inappropriate water temperature, bad timing, as much as water quality would all limit, or…
Leo KwanPhoenix Dancong — the oolong that made me fall in love with tea
Read moreIn 1998 when I was still a design consultant and tea was only a hobby, I had the opportunity to visit the tea region of Fenghuang ( i.e. Phoenix ) to have…
Leo KwanThe Fear of Failing Our Customers
Read morePossibly the first black tea ever produced, and definitely the best of its category from Wuyi, Tongmuguan One has a solid group of followers. Its flowery, intricate, full-body and smooth character is…
Leo KwanScenting of Phoenix Sweet Osmanthus
Read moreWhat is Osmanthus? Osmanthus is a tree that yields tiny, and very fragrant flowers. The fragrance is not as pungent as some other blooms such as jasmine or white magnolia, but softer,…
Leo KwanRebirth of A Black Tea Region — Yingde
Read moreIn the 17th century the county of Yingde in the southern province of Guangdong in China had suddenly become a transport hub of tea when the Qing emperor appointed Guangzhou as the…
Leo KwanEU Exclusionism?
Read moreI have grown up in a free-trading city where there is still no tax on retail sales or importation of goods. However, this and other freedom that Hong Kong used to enjoy…
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