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Tea Times with Jing

From a tea journey to a quest

From a tea journey to a quest

I remember my first trip to Anxi with Seb during the autumn of 2004. We went with our supplier friend, Liu Bin Nan, to his hometown, drawn by the promise...

From a tea journey to a quest

I remember my first trip to Anxi with Seb during the autumn of 2004. We went with our supplier friend, Liu Bin Nan, to his hometown, drawn by the promise...

Crafting Osmanthus Jiuqu Hongmei

Crafting Osmanthus Jiuqu Hongmei

Let's delve into Jiuqu Hongmei, also affectionately called 'Jiuqu Hong,' 'Jiuqu Wulong,' or 'Longjing Hong.' While it might not enjoy the same limelight as Hangzhou's iconic Longjing green tea, this...

Crafting Osmanthus Jiuqu Hongmei

Let's delve into Jiuqu Hongmei, also affectionately called 'Jiuqu Hong,' 'Jiuqu Wulong,' or 'Longjing Hong.' While it might not enjoy the same limelight as Hangzhou's iconic Longjing green tea, this...