High Fire Hong Kong TieguanyinThis highly roasted Tieguanyin is the specialty of Fukien Tea Company, a third generation, old style, small Hong Kong tea shop in the historical Sheung Wan district. For the past seven decades, Fukien has supplied the citys inhabitants with this traditional tea. Unlike more modern styles of Tieguanyin that tend to be greener and focused on high pitched fragrances, Hong Kong style puts comfort and a pleasant drinking experience first. But make no

Harvested in the last millennium

persistent aftertaste that somehow combines the fruitiness of dried plums with the florality of orchids

On top of that

Hand-carved from black walnut

this new adaptation has been made with the Qi Lan (meaning ‘rare orchid’) cultivar

Its green leaves show a style of processing that’s typical in Menghai teas - a shorter Sha Qing with higher temperature

Her work is celebrated for its innovative fusion of elements and its ability to evoke the raw beauty of the natural world

The leaves were collected from middle-aged dashu of Banpen

Though the luster draws attention

Pair this vibrant cup with its matching gaiwan

and stone fruits

This teapot is made from dark Zini clay (Zi Qie Nie