Chaqi (茶气), literally means “tea energy,” and is a frequently used word by Chinese tea people. This important characteristic of good tea goes beyond other characteristics such as taste, smell and shape. But what is Chaqi? Continue reading
To recreate the Chaqi I experienced on my first day in Myanmar, I visited many tea shops and tea houses, which disappointed me. When I say “tea shop,” I am referring to a shop that sells tea leaves. When I say “tea house,” I am… Continue reading
When I was planning to visit Sri Lanka, many friends asked me to bring back some black tea for them. In the end, I changed my plans, deciding instead to visit Myanmar. When my friends heard of my change of plans… Continue reading