beidouyan shui xian with_certificate The Hutian porcelain wares of

The Hutian porcelain wares of the Song Dynasty (960-1279) were mainly decorated with fine patterns and made into beautiful shapes

Zhishe (知舍)

this rustic gaiwan embodies the beauty of simplicity and imperfection

Some aged oolongs require a hearty rinse before their true beauty is revealed

beidouyan shui xian with_certificate The Hutian porcelain wares ofThis Shui Xian from the 'big dipper cliff' within Zheng Yan, soil mineral rich and the most renowned terroir in Wuyishan, offers a smooth body in which subtle flavors can twinkle into focus: the pinprick of lemony acidity, a metallic tang of iron, a velvety glimmer of cherry wood. The noticeable roasting takes a backseat to the even texture and clean taste, which remains consistent across several infusions, making for a yan cha right in the middle