Chapter VIII · The Producing Regions: Plain reading — In Jiannan Circuit, Pengzhou is best, Mianzhou and Shuzhou next…
"In Jiannan Circuit, Pengzhou is best, Mianzhou and Shuzhou next, Qiongzhou next, and Yazhou and Luzhou lower."
Chapter II · The Implements: Plain reading — 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
Chapter V · The Brewing: Plain reading — Beyond this, the water is old and cannot be drunk…
"Beyond this, the water is old and cannot be drunk."
Chapter VIII · The Producing Regions: Plain reading — In Zhexi Circuit, Huzhou is best, Changzhou next, and Xuanzhou…
"In Zhexi Circuit, Huzhou is best, Changzhou next, and Xuanzhou, Hangzhou, Muzhou, and Shezhou lower."
Chapter II · The Implements: Plain reading — 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."
Chapter V · The Brewing: Plain reading — For water: mountain spring is best, river water next, and…
"For water: mountain spring is best, river water next, and well water lowest."
Chapter VIII · The Producing Regions: Plain reading — In Shannan Circuit, Xiazhou is best, Xiangzhou and Jingzhou next…
"In Shannan Circuit, Xiazhou is best, Xiangzhou and Jingzhou next, and Hengzhou lowest."
Chapter IV · The Vessels: Plain reading — When the water first boils, skim off the film that…
"When the water first boils, skim off the film that rises on the surface, like black mica; drinking it spoils the flavor."
Chapter VII · The History: Plain reading — Wang Meng of Jin loved tea, and pressed it on…
"Wang Meng of Jin loved tea, and pressed it on every visitor; the officials dreaded it, and whenever they meant to call they would say, 'Today we must suffer the water-calamity.'"
Chapter II · The Implements: Plain reading — 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