In eastern Asia, especially China and Taiwan, gaiwan is a normal way to brew tea. But what is gaiwan? Material and Structure Just like other teaware, gaiwan is usually made of ceramic, and some are made of glass. A normal gaiwan has three-part: Tian(天,means sky),Di(地,means earth),and Ren(人,means human). This concept is derived from ancient Chinese […]
I chatted with Kaede, the owner of Chanosuke, and heard a lot of interesting things. Let me share one with you first. Before this, there is a summary. In Taiwan, there is an official organization related to tea, called Tea Research & Extension Station (TRES), which recently moved home. TRES mainly aims to improve the […]
The first time I bought tea by myself was when I traveled to Japan during the summer vacation seventeen years ago. At that time, I had been drinking tea for a while, Taiwanese tea from relatives or family friends. Not without contact with, but the first time I stepped into the tea shop, I hesitated […]
Mug, teacup, fair cup, scent cup, wing handle pot… Different types of tea wear or teapot bring us happiness while making tea! Then, what should we make tea with? The most important thing about teapot is a stable material. Porcelain, stoneware, earthenware, glass teapot are ideal materials. These materials can withstand high temperatures while making […]
One day. My partner Mr. Kaede and I talking about why he start his tea farming career. “I hated tea when I was a child,” he said “maybe you will be wondering, but that was real, Ping Jui.” What happened with you and tea? Appling my question, Kaede said, “My Taiwanese grandma was a tea […]
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