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Chapter II · The Implements: History — The zeng steamer is made of wood or earthenware, narrowed…

"The zeng steamer is made of wood or earthenware, narrowed at the waist and sealed with clay. A bamboo tray serves as the grate, tied with bamboo strips. When steaming begins, the

HHouyue Tea Studio·Aug 22, 2026Read →
12Making & Vessels

Chapter II · The Implements: One-page summary — The chan cloth, also called yi, is made of oiled…

"The chan cloth, also called yi, is made of oiled silk or worn rainwear. It is laid on the cheng base, and the gui mold set upon it to form the tea; when a cake is done, it is lift

HHouyue Tea Studio·Aug 15, 2026Read →
13Making & Vessels

Chapter II · The Implements: Taste and body — The ying — also called lan, long, or ju —…

"The ying — also called lan, long, or ju — is woven of bamboo. It holds five sheng, or one, two, three dou; the tea picker carries it on the back when gathering leaves."

HHouyue Tea Studio·Aug 07, 2026Read →
14Making & Vessels

Chapter II · The Implements: Practice today — The gui mold, also called mo or quan, is made…

"The gui mold, also called mo or quan, is made of iron, in round, square, or floral shapes."

HHouyue Tea Studio·Jul 31, 2026Read →
15Making & Vessels

Chapter II · The Implements: Plain reading — The chuan string is made in Jiangdong and Huainan from…

"The chuan string is made in Jiangdong and Huainan from split bamboo, and in Bashan and the gorges from twisted mulberry-bark. In Jiangdong one jin is a large string, half a jin a

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Chapter II · The Implements: Misreadings — The zeng steamer is made of wood or earthenware, narrowed…

"The zeng steamer is made of wood or earthenware, narrowed at the waist and sealed with clay. A bamboo tray serves as the grate, tied with bamboo strips. When steaming begins, the

HHouyue Tea Studio·Jul 16, 2026Read →
17Making & Vessels

Chapter II · The Implements: Close reading — The bei drying-pit is dug two feet deep, two and…

"The bei drying-pit is dug two feet deep, two and a half feet wide, and one zhang long. Above it a low wall two feet high is built and plastered with clay."

HHouyue Tea Studio·Jul 09, 2026Read →
18Making & Vessels

Chapter II · The Implements: History — The ying — also called lan, long, or ju —…

"The ying — also called lan, long, or ju — is woven of bamboo. It holds five sheng, or one, two, three dou; the tea picker carries it on the back when gathering leaves."

HHouyue Tea Studio·Jul 01, 2026Read →
19Making & Vessels

Chapter II · The Implements: One-page summary — The gui mold, also called mo or quan, is made…

"The gui mold, also called mo or quan, is made of iron, in round, square, or floral shapes."

HHouyue Tea Studio·Jun 24, 2026Read →
20Making & Vessels

Chapter II · The Implements: Words and things — The chuan string is made in Jiangdong and Huainan from…

"The chuan string is made in Jiangdong and Huainan from split bamboo, and in Bashan and the gorges from twisted mulberry-bark. In Jiangdong one jin is a large string, half a jin a

HHouyue Tea Studio·Jun 17, 2026Read →
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