Tea with Gu Yuanqing | Ming Dynasty Tea | Historical Tea Session

Today, I’m sharing an historical tea session inspired by Gu Yuanqing and the tea practices of the Ming Dynasty. This is when loose-leaf tea became more popular and the gaiwan was definitively in use!

For my piece on investigating the history of the gaiwan: https://tealeavesandtweed.com/2019/06/26/cupboard-investigating-the-gaiwan/

Gu Yuanqing’s Book of Tea (English translation): https://archive.globalteahut.org/article/875

The tea I’m drinking: https://sevencups.com/shop/mo-li-long-zhu-jasmine-pearls-scented-tea/

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