Community cup, lacquer redThese glazed octagonal cups have the distinction of being selected by our Discord community while we were sourcing teaware in China. The 'eggshell' style is unusual for non porcelain ceramic, as one can see from ruddy brown material exposed on the foot, and the thin walls tapering to a mere couple millimeters is not only impressive, but keeps the cups airy light in the hand. The soft octagon with its slightly textured exterior glaze adds to the

Instead of synthetic nets

While the tea made from this garden has already proven its worth on its own merit

a type of Zini clay cherished for its ability to enhance and preserve the aromas of tea

charcoal-y yan cha flavor

Consumers of other stem-heavy teas like kukicha may perceive something in common: a not-quite-woody flavor

This careful picking selects only the finest shoots and highlights the tea’s premium quality

Tasting and smelling the teas and the wet leaves

yet without needing any special care

a hallmark of its unique processing

gentle in body yet intriguingly tangy

it’s clear with a vibrant yellow-orange color

it lingers with a refreshing