Silver mountain cupAlthough this cup undoubtedly belongs in the category of luxury teaware, it doesnt come across as flashy or pompous. Theres even something quite rustic in the varying shades of its pure silver glaze, applied to the finest porcelain from Jingdezhen. The beautiful mountains on both sides of the cup, created by a more intense oxidation of the silver, only add to this impression. You could call it understatement at its finestor you could simply enjoy

black teas

Initially innocuous

In place of a stamp

Though ‘Pu'er’ most technically and frequently refers to tea produced in the Chinese region of the same name

If you enjoy the thoughtful craftsmanship of this piece

loosely rolled leaves

and then allow it to age and mellow in Hong Kong—since 2007

lingering at the back of the throat and blooming throughout the palate

he traveled from Taipei to Ali Shan to reinterpret a style traditionally rooted in the low elevations of Pinglin

it’s a celebration of creativity and craftsmanship

There is no astringency at all

including its characteristic vanilla note