dong banshan 2012 oolong_taiwan Although unmistakably shaped with the

Although unmistakably shaped with the precision of an artisan’s hand

We visited Master Ren Yi-Xin in his Yixing atelier

This fiber not only gives it a soft yet sturdy feel but also ensures breathability

Rather than the taste of bottled fire

slightly dry and sweetly resinous

dong banshan 2012 oolong_taiwan Although unmistakably shaped with theFor lovers of eastern plains. To the west of the city of Lincang, in Yunnan, a mountain range splits in two as it wends its way southward, and the little region, Mengku, is a hallowed name in the world of Pu'er, with groves of ancient, spindly branched Gushu. In the shadow of the eastern ridge, the tea trees seem to have absorbed the minerality of the soil and the essence of nearby herbs: the wet leaves steam with the scent of wild spearmint, while