. In fact, he doesn’t sell any at all; he sells only tea, gaiwans and teapots. He is a young Chinese fellow and is passing along to his customers the details of classical Chinese teamaking technique and appreciation. He...

with a built in filter, or a small "gaiwan" (a teacup with a lid, which is used to strain the tea), then poured into another cup or a holding pitcher). This method is used mostly for oolong (wu long) and pu’erh teas; you...

I just wanted to update — I think we were charged properly for the tea. I just carefluly read over their website, and it’s $5 per person for the "Gaiwan Tea presentation" if you choose one of their “Imperial...

closer to the British/Indian tea-taste, and completely don’t have the whole vegetal-bitter-green/sweet growing thing. So, my favorite: Valley Tea and Coffee at Atlantic and Valley. Quick story. I’m buying my gaiwan at...

://www.imperialtea.com/ You can order a la carte or by “Tea Presentations,” ranging from $5 for the informal Gaiwan Tea Presentation of a single covered cup and pot of hot water, to $50 for the Imperial Tea, a complete...

for young / aged / cooked if you brew them a lot. Or just brew in a gaiwan, which is a good idea the first time or two you’re brewing something anyway. Liu – I’m sure Guang could suggest some other stuff that may...

" and "Gaiwan" tea preparation. You can order flights of teas and snacks to nibble on. Nowhere else will you find canary cages and elderly Chinese gentlemen. Seems quite authentic to me. However, nothing here is free. Link: http

on to eating two bites each of 20 courses. Lorraine’s jasmine silver needles was lovely. Margaret’s red peony was like a star or sea anemone. But I thought the tea discovery of the day was Ruth’s gaiwan of...

Well, if you really want a tea “show,” then the real deal would involve an experienced tea person, a gaiwan setup or a gongfu service with the tiny clay pots and 1-oz. cups. But that would surely steal the thunder...

at Imperial Tea. It is three dollars per tea for the regular tea and five dollars for the Imperial or high grade teas. The tea you choose is brought out in porcelain covered cups called gaiwan (see picture below). The server...

for $35. The Imperial Tea class had more on the history of tea, but the Celadon class was better for the hands on part. That oolong was just outstanding, I thought. Your mom seemed really nice. I had the same problems with a...

at the same time, which is fitting for a foodquest. At busy times, you wait for a seat at one of the tables by finding someone who looks nearly done, and standing behind their chair until they vacate. You’re given your own...