Yue Hu is someone who has devoted her life to understanding the Dao of tea. We delve into the history of tea and the changes in its preparation and craftsmanship methods over the years and also discuss how and why to ensure the tea you buy is of the best quality. We also how to go back to the basics when it comes to tasting and enjoying tea, and how to use proper tea tasting terminology such as 澀 roughness.
More about tea, including Yue Hu’s in depth tea courses in Yunnan, China, can be found at her website http://theteaqi.com.
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