Notes, observations, and traces from time spent with tea.

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Qimen liu an cha basket

Qimen An Cha

Why was one of southern China's best-known dark teas named after a place where it was never made? This article traces the history of Qimen An Cha through forgotten trade...

Qimen An Cha

Why was one of southern China's best-known dark teas named after a place where it was never made? This article traces the history of Qimen An Cha through forgotten trade...

Tea times with Jing. Jing Tea Shop blog

Liu’an tea basket

Liu’an Basket Tea from Qimen, Anhui province, is more than a beverage—it is a reflection of history, culture, and craft. Its origins trace back to the Ming dynasty, where it...

Liu’an tea basket

Liu’an Basket Tea from Qimen, Anhui province, is more than a beverage—it is a reflection of history, culture, and craft. Its origins trace back to the Ming dynasty, where it...