Visiting Jingdezhen, the birthplace of China’s world-famous porcelain, to discover the artistry behind fine teaware. From exploring bustling porcelain wholesale markets to meeting skilled ceramic producers and independent artists, we delve into the traditions that shaped Chinese ceramics. Join us as we share our real teaware sourcing experiences—both the successes and the lessons learned along the way. Continue reading Jingdezhen
Journey to Yixing for Zisha teapots, uncovering craftsmanship from teapot masters. Insights gathered from renowned Yixing artisans and masters on authentic Zisha teapots. Continue reading Yixing teapot sourcing
An article on the current situation of the Pu-erh tea market in Kunming, Yunnan, China; observations on the crisis affecting local Pu-erh tea businesses; and predictions for how this challenging situation may develop in the future. Continue reading Tea Market News 2025
Article about journey to the Wuyishan for sourcing Yan Cha – The Rock Oolong Tea. Observation of the area and tea business model. Quick summary of the selling concepts of the Yan Cha and personal opinion about whole situation around the tea business in Wuyi Shan. Continue reading Wuyi Hype
Article from the pottery sourcing trip. Exploring new handmade teaware in Huaning town and Yuxi. Continue reading Huaning & Yuxi Pottery
Liu bao tea sourcing trip to the Wuzhou and Liu BaoZhen – the village where this tea originates from. Sharing the experience obtained on local tea market and tea village. Continue reading Liu Bao Tea Sourcing
Visiting tea producing villages Lao Man E , Laobanzhang and other places on Bulang mountain. Sharing experience from tea sourcing trip in Menghai. Continue reading Bitter Tea Journey
A perspective observation of developing puerh tea business at the starting point ( the tea farmers or tea producers ) during the spring tea sourcing. Evaluating the overall situation and making an assessment of general failure which is either happening or going to follow. Highlighting the major issues and misconceptions of how to make money on tea business. Continue reading The misconception of puer business
Simple and practical guide how to buy a good or high quality shu puerh. Differences between grades , locations and processing of the shu puer. Highlighted common misunderstandings of shou puer tea in matter of the storage , consumption and choosing the quality. Continue reading Shu Puer Masterclass
An article reflecting first half of 2020 year situation in tea business in Yunnan and all China. Report from situation on Kunming tea market and predicting of the near future of the tea business export and domestic market. Continue reading Tea Market News 2020