Foshou Gaiwan Small oolong_dancong yet retains a delicate aroma

yet retains a delicate aroma of orchids as if to gesture its new homeland of Pinglin

sourced directly from Pak Shui Ching during our recent tea tour

The graceful taper of this form of cup fits comfortably in the fingers

indicating expert handling during the moderate (re-)roasting process

Gao Cong Shui Xian

Foshou Gaiwan Small oolong_dancong yet retains a delicate aromaCrafted from a pale, gently mottled ceramic, this deluxe gaiwan has been embellished in a unique way: the button on the lid has been replaced with a knob in the shape of the revered Buddha's hand citron (foshou, which also lends its name to a yan cha). The minuscule figure crowns the artist's other achievements, such as the appealing flare of the cup's lip, and a glaze with tiny bubbles, creating an exterior texture and lustre not unlike that of