合成樹脂茶筅 – Chasen made of synthetic resin
Did you know that chasens can be made out of resin instead of bamboo? Neither did I until I read this post from Oca Ocani. Talk about a modern take on a classic!
Eisai: The Monk that Propagated Tea Culture in Japan
I always look forward to Ricardo Caicedo dropping the knowledge on his very specialized blog, My Japanese Green Tea. This week brings us some great info about a man who played a very important role in tea.
White2Tea’s Clover Patch Oolong [Episode 123]
The boys at Tea DB did a video this week where they tasted an oolong that is near the top of my “to try” list. It’s hard to get any better than an aromatic Wuyi.
A Glimpse of Afternoon Tea in London- Pt. 2: Sketch
Sara Shacket recently took a trip to London, and I’ve enjoyed reading about the tea places she discovered there. I’ve never heard of Sketch but it sounds like such a fun place. I’d go just for the bathrooms!
Premium Tai Ping Hou Kui Green Tea by Teavivre
Veronica at SororiTea Sisters wrote a great review of one of my favorite types of green tea. Her description of the texture of this tea is spot on.