Umi Tea Sets Blog

Dancing With Clay: Lee Jen Yao's Xiaokou Vase Is A Dream Come True

July 31, 2021UmiTea Sets

Article by: Liao De Ming/ Photography by: Chen Ming Chong It is an unforgettable experience for those who have witnessed a clay throwing demonstration by Lee Jen Yao. It was...

Dancing With Clay: Lee Jen Yao's Xiaokou Vase Is A Dream Comes True

July 31, 2021UmiTea Sets

Article by: Su Ying Chun, Photography by: Chen Ming Chong In March, spring is at its most pleasant. The land is burgeoning with new life and blossoming with flowers after...

Nice Utensils For Tea

July 31, 2021UmiTea Sets

Speaking of tea apparatus, they were inseparable from eating apparatus before Tang Dynasty. With the popularity of drinking tea, tea apparatus were getting more and more delicate. Lu Yu alone...

Discussions Over An Aromatic Cup Of Tea Amidst Light Music The Intriguing World Of Tienmu Teaware

July 31, 2021UmiTea Sets

Written By Jian Rong Chong The rising steam of newly brewed tea sets the scene. With poise and grace one lifts a gongfu tea cup, taking in the aroma before...

Sanshe Ceramics Conventionally Practical, Strikingly Creative

July 31, 2021UmiTea Sets

Author: Su Ying Chun /Photography: Chen Ming Chong Stepping into Sanshe, one could not but be amazed by the roomful of tea ware that greets the eyes. Shelves are well-stocked...

Lin's Ceramics Studio Bringing Out The Best In Tea With Appropriate Tea Ware

July 31, 2021UmiTea Sets

Text:Chai Kun Cheng/Photograph: Pottery Workshop An Understated Approach To Appreciating Life Continuous Innovation During holiday weekends, Yingge town is packed with visitors. Lin's Ceramics Studio's retail outlets on the "Pottery"...

Li Lian Chan Chun Ping Teaware Continued Refinement In Fine Shapes, Painting And Quality

July 31, 2021UmiTea Sets

Written by: Zheng Xiang Ru Photos provided by: Chun Ping Teaware Sometimes it is the simple lines of a small fish, carefree and unrestrained on the lid of a teacup;...

Taiwanese Folk Culture Through The Tunnel Of Time Appreciating The Charm Of Taiwanese Teaware

July 31, 2021UmiTea Sets

Dictated By: He Jian/Interviewer And Arrangement: Liao De Ming/Photography: Chen /Tea Utensils Provided By: Yetang As tools for tea tastings tea utensils can influence the of a brewed tea. They...

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The Development Of Taiwanese Teaware Emphasizing Functionality

July 31, 2021UmiTea Sets

Author: Bian Zheng/Photos: Editorial Department Teaware has played an extremely important role in the development of Taiwanese tea; culture. During the early 1970's there was little choice available in teaware....

Revelations Brought On By The Game Of Taiwanese Teaware

July 31, 2021UmiTea Sets

Author/Photos: He Jian Sheng Starting from "Why don't they brew tea for their guests?" In early spring 2005, before the end of the Bi Luo Chun production period, I was...

Zhang Ge Mins: Blue & White Porcelain Teapots With A Twist

July 31, 2021UmiTea Sets

Zhang Ge Min is no ordinary celadon porcelain artist. Instead of immersing himself in the perfection of antique inspired and kilning techniques, this new generation Taiwanese ceramic artist has his...

Remember The Soul, Forget The Bowl

July 31, 2021UmiTea Sets

by Aaron Fisher The old monk's grin bloomed in the dim room, lighting up the corner like a paper lantern, soft and dean light that cast otherworldly shadows. He was...