jianyang cup 1 oolong_yancha The balanced

The balanced

A light acidity evokes apples

the form from above resembles the classic oil lamp hovering above the table

It is from this environment that one can expect a multifaceted flavor profile in the cup

and wisdom—qualities that seem to emanate from this vessel

jianyang cup 1 oolong_yancha The balancedA piece of living history, the craft of producing these tea bowls, known as Jianzhan, has remained fundamentally unchanged in the centuries since its development. First produced during the Northern Song Dynasty (960 1127) in Fujian, the black Jian ware become famed for its somber colour, lustrous sheen, and most of all for the fantastic patterns these produced in conjunction. Its clay is heavy with iron oxide, limestone, and feldspar, and adds a