the still-young Slices of Sheng tumble apart with the scent of fresh plums or cape gooseberry

While generally good practice to leave strongly roasted yan cha to 'rest' for a few years to mellow out

and orange peel

Trimmed to two different widths with clean edges

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

square metallic tray oolong_dancong the still-young Slices of ShengGlinting quietly on the tea table, this ceramic block gashed by jagged openings resembles rock melting around a vent or hewn from veins of precious ore. The pitted, grey surface has been filled above with pockets of lustrous glaze and sunk at its center to make a place for a teapot or gaiwan, and any drips or discards will gravitate through the openings into the hollow interior. A discreet hole in the side allows emptying when full (and possibly even