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Smokeshow 2003 Liu Bao Heicha

Bitterleaf — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:03:49 +0000

Aged for 20+ years, this Liubao comes from a Yao minority village in Guangxi known for its old (100+ years) and wild trees. While claims of provenance for aged teas are often best taken with a grain of salt, this tea proves its worth in the cup, which is good enough for us. Made from […]

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Confection 2001 Liu Bao Heicha

Bitterleaf — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:03:49 +0000

This well aged Liu Bao is crisp and clean, with prominent herbal and licorice notes. This fragrance is nicely balanced by a buttery sweetness. A cooling sensation remains in the mouth and throat well after taking a sip. This tea delivers a pleasant warming sensation, making it an excellent choice for cold days. $0.28-0.33/gram

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Field of Dreams 2017 Liubao Heicha

Bitterleaf — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:03:48 +0000

Make from a teji (special) grade blend of “original varietal” Liu Bao material and Guiqing varietal, this tea was processed using modern cold water fermentation process, twice steamed and twice pressed. The resulting tea has a very unique fragrance, with notes of wildflower honey, some fruitiness, and a slight herbal quality. The huigan arrives quickly, […]

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All Day Breakfast 2024 Spring Fengqing Sun Dried Black Tea

Bitterleaf — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:03:48 +0000

This sun dried black tea (shaihong) offers big taste for any budget. It offers a pleasant caramel sweetness up front, followed by notes of stone fruit and even a slight floral quality. Unlike traditional black teas, shaihong/sun dried black teas can be a little less up front with their fragrance at first, but continue to […]

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The Great Tale Fragrance Infuser

Bitterleaf — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:03:48 +0000

This series of teaware continues one of our favourite trends in modern Jingdezhen teaware, rooting itself in classic Chinese design styles and employing long standing subjects and motifs, but with a modern approach. With a deliberate choice to use a “folk kiln” style of painting, this teaware makes use of smooth and free brushwork, with […]

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Poet Gaiwan

Bitterleaf — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:03:47 +0000

These simple, but elegant gaiwans feature a subtle cream glaze, with script adorning the rim. Capacity: 115ml Place of production: Dehua, Fujian Material & Production: Dehua clay, glazed, electric fired

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Poet Gongdaobei

Bitterleaf — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:03:47 +0000

These simple, but elegant pitchers feature a subtle cream glaze, with script adorning the rim. Capacity: 175ml Place of production: Dehua, Fujian Material & Production: Dehua clay, glazed, electric fired

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Lucid Pearl Teacup

Bitterleaf — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:03:47 +0000

A new development from the studio that makes our Lucid series of teaware, these teacups feature a soft pink colour and even come with their own coaster. This series was developed by a Chaoshan/Chaozhou native who relocated to Jingdezhen. His aim was to develop a line of teaware that is based on traditional functionality, but […]

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Lucid Pearl Gaiwan

Bitterleaf — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:03:46 +0000

A new development from the studio that makes our Lucid series of teaware, these gaiwans are available in pink with white knob, or vice versa. This series was developed by a Chaoshan/Chaozhou native who relocated to Jingdezhen. His aim was to develop a line of teaware that is based on traditional functionality, but with a […]

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Stratus Soda Ash Wood Fired Teapot I

Bitterleaf — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:03:45 +0000

Made by the same studio as our Chameleon wood fired teaware, these teapots also feature a soda ash glaze and undergo a several-day wood firing process. The result is a beautiful one of a kind appearance that is even more beautiful in person. Capacity: 165ml Pour speed (full to empty): 5 Seconds via large ball […]

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