sigita hjort cup lichen oolong_taiwan Da Tian Mei Ren traces

Da Tian Mei Ren traces its origins back to 1886

from the Song to the Ming dynasty

Even a sip of plain water after the session carries traces of syrupy sweetness—a signature of high-quality material

Unlike Yixing teapots

with the soft spice and lingering sweetness of Chinese cinnamon

sigita hjort cup lichen oolong_taiwan Da Tian Mei Ren tracesThese low, deftly canted teacups are understated beauties to grace your tea table. The patchy teal and gray glaze, bespeckled brown, recalls a lichen covered stone nestled in the undergrowth of northern forests, yet the underlying material, revealed in the unglazed ecru foot, and tapering walls render them surprisingly light in the hand. At around 100 milliliters, they're the perfect size for one to two gongfu cha drinkers to enjoy tranquil