Jiang Hua XiangBorn from the Jiang Hua Xiang cultivar itself, this Dancong wears its lineage unabashedly on the leaf. Even dry, it releases a delicate interplay of zest and spicean aromatic nudge suggesting fresh orange peel and young ginger root long before the kettle stirs it awake. The liquor glides in with a creamy softness, layering gentle citrus over a warm, ginger tinged brightness that expands across the palate without ever turning sharp. A faintly floral

Guided by a veteran specialist formerly with the Dayi Pu’er Tea Factory

a style that has remained largely unchanged for centuries

the leaves are periodically moistened with water

our matcha benefits from the region’s frequent fog

A compact jar perfect for cacheing a precious or special tea

It comprises three pieces: a thin-walled

with more rolling

suggesting the good nature it could bring to a tea table

this set pairs a gaiwan with three cups

The vibrant patterns evoke the warmth of autumn leaves or a flourishing garden

requiring manual harvesting

‘seven flavors’) Ceramics Studio in Jingdezhen