It's All About Tea — porcelain
The tea experience of Portugal, the Netherlands, and Morocco
Posted by Boyka Mihaylova on
Last time we traveled to the cradles of tea culture – China and Japan. We learned about the local tea experience and how it changed with time.
Today, our path takes us to more near and distant places to explore their relationship with tea. We’ll witness the vital role tea plays in the social culture and customs of the local people in Portugal, the Netherlands and Morocco. (Read more)
The History of Teaware - Shui Ping Teapot Design
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In today's blog post, we'll talk about one of the most classic teapot designs - the Shui Ping pot. This teapot design has become an integral part of China's prevailing Gong Fu Cha tea culture, while also establishing itself as one of the classic designs in Yixing's ceramic industry.
Shui Ping is hailed as one of the most proportionate and functional designs in the tea-world, so much so that its design largely remained unchanged in the next half-millennium after its invention. Let's find out the secrets behind this achievement! (Read more)
Making Your Own Teaware! Pottery At Home
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The Effects of Clay on Loose Leaf Tea
Posted by Angelina Kurganska on
When choosing the right teaware for our tea ceremony, we may be faced with a common pondering. Porcelain or glazed stoneware? Or perhaps a non-glazed ceramic material like Yixing clay? Ultimately there exist many different types of clay, and on top of that, glazes that influence the final look of the teaware and even the taste of tea.
This post will discuss all ceramic teaware and how its unique composition can alter the final tea drinking experience. You can use this guide to choose the right teaware for yourself or friends or simply get acquainted with the different pottery styles. (Read more)
All About Blanc De Chine (Dehua Porcelain)
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