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Ep. 140-10 | Yixing Teaware and the Gongfu Tea Ceremony
Ep. 140-10 | Yixing Teaware and the Gongfu Tea Ceremony
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22 minutes
Released:
Jan 19, 2015
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Podcast episode
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More Ming Dynasty tea history this time. Innovations from China's tea artisans further improved the taste and experience of tea. The famous "zisha" 紫砂 clay teapots and tea ware from Yixing 宜兴 are introduced as well as their role in the Gongfu Tea Ceremony. As the second half of the Ming Dynasty starts to wind down in the late 16th-early 17th century, the Europeans will soon be knocking on China's door. They too will discover the goodness and greatness of tea with historic consequences.
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Released:
Jan 19, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode
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