Category: Tea Journalling
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Wuyi Rock Tea Journal- Lao Cong Shui Xian 老從水仙 (First Tasting)
“Autumn Mountain” Brewing Parameters Tea: Lao Cong Shui XianWater: Volvic Natural Mineral WaterTeaware: Mutton Fat Jade Porcelain GaiwanLeaf: 4 gWater Temperature: 95–100°CGaiwan: 100 mlInfusions: 10 —Dry Leaves The leaves are long, dark and twisted with mature stems visible throughout. The dry aroma opens with charcoal and old wood, accompanied by a restrained sweetness. Gentle smoke…
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The Long Infusion
Where It First Began People often assume this began with tea. It didn’t. Not really. Tea simply happened to be where many threads converged. Long before I knew the difference between white tea and pu’er, I found myself drawn to things that seemed to resist the pace of modern life. Objects that became better with…
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