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Sustainability Series: Part 1 - Danger Loom's In China's Ancient Forests

Increasing Awareness For Sustainable Tea Originally posted here: Tching.com An article by: Curtis Frierson Preserving Old Growth Forests Of China China’s Yunnan Province is home to over 3 million people and 30 endangered species. Its people are the embodiment of everything tea. Beneath the mountainous terrain and thick fog lie dense regions of old growth forests. Ancient arbor trees tower above…

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World Famous Dragon Well Green Tea (Longjing)

About Dragon Well Green Tea Dragon Well Green Tea has a 1,200 year old history. It is the most well-known green tea produced in China. In fact, Richard Nixon enjoyed the tea while visiting China in the 1960s. The tea is sweet, unlike other bitter green teas. Long Jing’s difference to other green teas is its sleek look when dried. This particular XiHu Long Jing has a pale, yellow-green color.…

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Pu-erh Tea Needle

Buy A Pu-erh Tea Needle With Your Order Of Tea

Perhaps the most important aspect of drinking pu-erh tea is breaking up the compressed cake. So, purchasing a pu-erh tea needle is a crucial to enjoying your vintage, fermented tea.

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Fengqing Raw Pu-erh Tea (2013)

About Old Growth Tea Trees

Old Growth Tea Trees in Fengqing, Yunnan, China are home to the best pu-erh teas in the world. Namely, the Fengqing Raw Pu-erh Tea. The are wild, ancient trees grown in natural forests. Also, semi-cultivated old tea trees in wild areas. And, artificially cultivated tea trees that living for ten decades.

In Fengqing, old tea trees are rare. When planted, ancients…

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Fundamentals Of Yixing Teapot Seasoning

Yixing Teapot Seasoning: Protect Your Zisha

Let’s talk about the importance of Yixing Teapot Seasoning. Purchasing high-end teaware is an investment that you want to last a lifetime. You just acquired a piece of history, so taking care of it is crucial.

Keep in mind that there are many methods to yixing teapot seasoning. So, this guide is only a personal anecdote.

New Yixing Teapot Seasoning

To…

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Awaken Your Inner Fire Rooster: Chinese New Year 2017

Chinese New Year 2017: Unleash Your Fire Rooster

How will the Chinese New Year 2017 shape your life?

Roosters are symbolic of the dawn of a new day. Especially relevant this year, as it is the year of the fire rooster.

Every new year is a clean-slate. In China, new year’s day begins with cleaning the house to sweep away bad fortunes.

The fresh scent of another chapter fuels the imagination.…

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