Jian Zhan teaware inspires poetic praise among its ardent lovers and devotees. Over the centuries, these unique teacups were called "the sacred vessel of tea", the "king of teaware" and the "vessel born for tea."
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Jaq is an Australian who became a Chinese tea enthusiast after moving to Mount Wuyi, Fujian, in 2016. She was kindly taken under the wings of several lecturers of Wuyi University’s School of Tea Science for private tutorage. She has since travelled to different tea-producing provinces across China to learn more about Chinese tea culture. In 2018 she published a novella, called The Found One, about Mount Wuyi’s tea culture. She hopes to introduce many fellow Australians to the benefits of drinking fine teas through The Artisan Tea Hut.
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Any recommendations on where to find artisan Jian Zhan pieces for someone who lives in America? There appear to be very few places selling work by craft masters and other skilled artisans online. With the pandemic, I don’t see myself getting to China for a buying trip any time soon.
Any recommendations on where to find artisan Jian Zhan pieces for someone who lives in America? There appear to be very few places selling work by craft masters and other skilled artisans online. With the pandemic, I don’t see myself getting to China for a buying trip any time soon.
Hi Matthew. Sorry for the late reply. I can help you with a purchase if you like, once I get back to China.