Silver mountain gaiwanThrough every element of its design, this gaiwan masterpiece exudes a quality that can only be described as iconic. First, the finest porcelain is crafted into an almost archetypal shape. It is then coated with silver, a metal symbolizing both purity and clarity. Finally, not one, but two mountains are hand painted on the sides of the gaiwana symbol surpassed in significance for tea culture only by the tea leaf itself. Like peaks emerging from the

it rewards connoisseurs with remarkable poise and persistence in the cup

The noticeable roasting takes a backseat to the even texture and clean taste

An unreleased batch of the artisanal Dong Ding by Master Su Wenzhao

Hand-carved from black walnut

The delicate and charming figure aside

Although this cup undoubtedly belongs in the category of luxury teaware

slightly deeper pool

resembling an ancient amphora with the lid and body flattened to a double lip

and then appears the sudden scent of lily

A Taiwanese take on a Chinese favourite

and the second is when the real fun begins

while the roast gently enhances texture without overshadowing the freshness typical of high elevations