chaozhou floating teapot oolong_taiwan though the taller lid may

though the taller lid may recommend those that can benefit from a little headspace

2) Yiwu vs Menghai

A well-tempered roasting has brought out the best of the cultivar without any overpowering pungency

Another hint to its processing can be found in the colour of the tea soup: despite being a few years old by now

and keeps the nectar sweetness of the infusion from becoming too cloying

chaozhou floating teapot oolong_taiwan though the taller lid mayA perfect marriage of Chaozhou and Yixing could well be this: A classic Shui Ping ('balanced water') form pulled on the wheel from original clay of Huanglongshan. When done by the hands of a meticulous potter, is the result a body of pristine build with a lid so well fitted, it chimes together like magnets. Such a curious endeavour will get a few pot heads thinking. Then, to follow the hint by brewing within the Yixing clay a tea from the local