Bamboo ScoopA well executed tea session engages far more than taste and smell alone. It awakens all the senses: the sound of water boiling and pouring, the feel of a porcelain cup against the lips, and, perhaps most immediately, the visual beauty of the tea leaves themselves. But this beauty also needs a vessel through which it is appreciated, and this is where this scoop comes into play. Carved from a single piece of bamboo sourced in Zhejiang and hand polished

The raw materials are sourced from their 100-acre Laocong old tea garden

dried fruits: raisins

The soft octagon with its slightly textured exterior glaze adds to the haptics

The teapot allows placing large leaves in the wide mouth

Sneaking a glance beyond the peak reveals its snow-white porcelain interior

thick strands that exude a pleasant aroma of flowers with hints of chocolate

The lacquer red glazing is rich and attractive

” A good yan cha comes from quality material and skillful technique

matcha shots

this is the one

offering a cozy yet elevated experience that stands apart from conventional kukicha- or bancha-based roasted teas

Koshun’s trademark sweetness deepens into something richer: Malt