its deep green leaves undergo a distinctive process: pressed against the side of a wok during the roasting process
is paired with a domed lid
giving each cup its own quiet character
when the variety of teas produced in Taiwan was smaller than today
It’s all about refinement with this Dancong
Oil-drops Jianyang cup with_certificate its deep green leaves undergoA piece of living history, the craft of producing these tea bowls, known as Jianzhan, has remained fundamentally unchanged in the centuries since its development. First produced during the Northern Song Dynasty (960 1127) in Fujian, the black Jian ware become famed for its somber colour, lustrous sheen, and most of all for the fantastic patterns these produced in conjunction. Its clay is heavy with iron oxide, limestone, and feldspar, and adds a