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Hand-painted Blue Lotus Half-Moon Mingyue Porcelain Cup

Hand-painted Blue Lotus Half-Moon Mingyue Porcelain Cup

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Qing Hua (blue and white porcelain) is one of the most popular styles of teaware.  The blue lotus flowers on this exquisite half-moon porcelain tea cup are painted by hand in the town of Mingyue, in Hunnan Province, China.  This will quickly become your go-to cup for daily enjoyment due to porcelain's versatility with all tea types. 

Tea Specifics

Organic Turmeric, Organic Ginger, Organic Cinnamon, Organic Black Pepper

Origin: Ilam, Nepal

This botanical blend is caffeine-free

Tasting Notes

Light sweetness; cinnamon; warming, spice

Brewing Recommendations

Proportion: 4-6g of tea per 100ml purified water

Ideal brewing vessel: Glass or porcelain easy gaiwan or tea pot

Steeping: Pour 175F water down the side of the brewing vessel, not directly on the leaves. Steep for 1 minute. Replace the tea pot lid and then pour the liquor into a gong dao bei (fairness pitcher) before apportioning into tea cups.  Brew a second time for 30 seconds. For the third and final brew, steep in low temperature water (around 150F) for 2 minutes.

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