Xiaguan Tuocha: Shape, Portioning and the First Infusion
Tuocha is a compressed tea format. Before the first brew, the practical questions are the tea style, the weight of the whole piece and how much leaf to...
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The Tea Pure notebook
Loose leaves or a tea cake? Raw pu-erh or ripe? Start with the question in your cup. These notes cover the differences, the first brew and the details worth knowing before you choose.
Read a comparison, try it at the tea table, and keep the guide nearby for your next pot.
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Liubao Tea: Guangxi Dark Tea in Your Cup
Liubao is a dark tea from Guangxi, with a deep-coloured infusion and a mellow, woody character. If you enjoy ripe Pu-erh, it offers a different place to begin...
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Your one-minute tea ritual
Which element is calling?
Four small choices. A tea ritual for the way you feel today.
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火
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