EIGHTY DEGREES MAGAZINE - ISSUE 15 RRP €27ISSUE 15 The Shape of Tea India & Thailand: Reimagining Tea Origins Travel to India and beyond to understand the evolving identity of two of the worlds most iconic tea growing regions. From Assams dynamic present to the unexpected presence of Darjeeling tea culture in Chiang Mai, Thailand, these features examine how place, people, and politics intersect in the cup. The Quiet Radicalism of Chang Ching Yuan Meet the ceramic artist who works without a

glass below the tea maker is not included

Learn about the hidden costs of tea production

A fascinating tea with a pronounced body

Baihe - Lily / Harmony / Feminine GraceSymbolising harmony

Its richness comes not only from its refined flavour profile

understated aesthetic

this gaiwan is ideal for traditional Gongfu tea preparation and mindful solo tea sessions

Yazhen motif

From ancient practices to modern reinterpretations

An elegant porcelain gaiwan decorated with deep blue floral patterns inspired by traditional East Asian ceramic artistry

mindful tasting

We go back in time to learn about the inception of the speciality tea culture in Central Europe