Plants and Things Tea Thyme

Gaiwan or 'Gongfu' brewing- A simple saucer, bowl, and lid wonderfully translate into a profound tea experience.  Watch as the tea leaves unroll in the tea cup, smell and taste the nuances of the tea. Explore the change in flavor over multiple infusions.  Gaiwan flourished during the Ming dynasty when loose leaf teas came into fashion and, among tea enthusiasts, the Gaiwan is the preferred vessel for appreciating the aromas of fragrant teas.