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Zhuni vs. Hongni – The Red Ores of Yixing
30 June 2020
Zhuni and hongni—two different kinds of reddish Yixing ores. But what sets them apart, and how can one recognise one from the other?
Which water is best for tea?
11 May 2019
Es gibt kein Leben ohne Wasser, denn für die Zubereitung von Tee wird Wasser benötigt... und zwar sehr viel Wasser: Über 99% einer Schale Tee besteht aus Wasser! Wie beeinflusst Wasser den Geschmack von Tee? Wir haben verschiedene (Tee)Wässer verglichen und einige wichtige Schlussfolgerungen gewonnen.
Exploring Jingdezhen, the Porcelain Capital
02 May 2019
As the tea journey approaches its end, Gabriele heads to Jingdezhen for crazy teaware shopping and unexpected encounters.
Yixing and its stone-like teapots
30 April 2019
As the tea tour came to an end, Caroline and Gabriele continue travelling China. First destination Yixing, where they spend far to much money in teapots!
Buddhist Tastings, Western Meditations
26 April 2019
Data or drinking? Max reflects upon a memorable tea tasting at a shop run by a group of Buddhist students, and upon the different ways of appreciating the ephemeral experience of tea.
