In the shadow of the eastern ridge

these notes translate into a balanced and clean liquor

the persistence of florality and just the right tinge of bitterness long after the tea's minerality has cleaned other elements away

where it can be shared with a choice companion

His career reached a turning point in 2002 with the acquisition of the now-legendary "88 Qing Bing

sigita hjort cup lichen New teaware In the shadow of theThese low, deftly canted teacups are understated beauties to grace your tea table. The patchy teal and gray glaze, bespeckled brown, recalls a lichen covered stone nestled in the undergrowth of northern forests, yet the underlying material, revealed in the unglazed ecru foot, and tapering walls render them surprisingly light in the hand. At around 100 milliliters, they're the perfect size for one to two gongfu cha drinkers to enjoy tranquil