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THE ROCKY SMELL IN TEA
THE ROCKY SMELL IN TEA
I’ve always been fascinated by rock descriptors in tasting notes. As a geologist I’ve probably licked and smelled more rocks than I should admit. But for those people who don’t... Read more...
DRIPSODY: TEA, AUSTERITY, NOISE
DRIPSODY: TEA, AUSTERITY, NOISE
In her first public sound live performance: Dripsody, Ming Yuan intertwines the ethos of Minimalist, puritan Christians and Buddhist spirituality. Using the form of Chinese tea ceremony, live recording and... Read more...
Tea, Minimalism and the Divine Gaze
Tea, Minimalism and the Divine Gaze
an artistic reflection on the similarities in the ethos of tea rituals, minimal art and aesthetics, and multiple religious practices Read more...
In the Rainy Spring: Qing Ming
In the Rainy Spring: Qing Ming
The origins of the Qingming Festival can be traced back to the Spring and Autumn Period, around 770-476 BC. According to historical records, Qingming was originally a festival for ancestor... Read more...
9 Aromas of White Tea
9 Aromas of White Tea
White tea is famous for its completely different taste after transformation in the later stage, and as the age increases, time not only increases expectations, but also increases the charm... Read more...