Honourable Mr. Xu Cishu wants to chime in on his advice as to when should we be dipping in to our favourite teas. Bring it on.
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Under Siege by the Virus
Siege, house arrest, quarantine, lock down… call it what you like. Odd days galore with the coronavirus.
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When topic and taste are not agreed on, but we still try to talk – as if – we spoke in unison. Your tea, my tea, Lu Yu’s tea… Simply put, all of us are talking about a different concept.
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Pet Party slogan employed to your favourite flavour.
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Was Emperor Qianlong a meme? Join the regal ranks in a humble thank you.
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How to judge people by tea ware and why you really shouldn’t.
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How slow can you go? Forget about the first kiss, the aftertaste is the new black.
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Every table has its rules. This post will help you know your way around the Chinese tea table like a local.
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A few words on the shady side of the local tea culture and how it is being given a bit of a wedgie. So without further ado: on tea and corruption.
Continue reading “Where there is light, there is…”The Sad State of Anxi County – Home of Tieguanyin
Anxi county and its famous oolong tea is facing serious bad rap around China because of pesticides, fertilizers and other reasons. Here are a few thoughts on the rise and fall of Tieguanyin with some light at the end of the tunnel.
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