The winter life of tea
As you sip a cup of tea watching the leaves slowly unfurl, steam warming your cheeks, consider the connection to grey skies, cold mountain winds, and frozen ground that you share with tea plants, dormant… Continue reading
Tag Archives: Long Jing
Dragon Well – The best and the worst of Chinese green tea
Dragon Well, or Long Jing, was what sparked my love affair with tea. When I first tried Dragon Well a decade or so ago, I realized “that’s what tea’s all about.” In fact, I blame Dragon Well for the fact that I usually order coffee… Continue reading
Tactile tea
My grandmother kept her tea in a wooden caddy that had an ivory band around the lid, and a tiny brass-bound lock that turned with a smooth and promising click. The lock, I suppose, was an echo of the 18th Century… Continue reading
Why tea presentation is important
It’s the little things that can really make a truly memorable tea experience. This month I wanted to explore the presentation of tea in more detail… Continue reading
The Legend of Dragon Well
Pouring hot water into my cup, I watch the long, sword-shaped leaves open. As the leaves unfurl, they look like a sparrow opening its beak to sing. The distinct, flat Dragon Well has inspired legends and imaginations. Chinese folklore loves to use animal imagery and legends when speaking about tea. … Continue reading