GABAIt still amazes me how some teas can mimic a particular smell or taste to such an extent that you wonder if they might have been flavored. This GABA, produced from the Taiwanese cultivar Hong Yu (Tai Cha #18), is a case in point. The smell of king's lily is so intense and prominent that it almost feels like youre smelling the flower itself, including its characteristic vanilla note. The florality carries over to the liquor as well, with added notes of

specifically requesting a small volume with a proper spout for quick brewing

There’s something meditative about the way the pigment dances with the stoneware

evoking an image of a mossy forest meadow

calls it “1980 Wulong

elevating each bowl of matcha into a meditative ritual

The elongated fingers of hands in mudra lend a name to a citrus variety

yet sturdy porcelain

based in Taichung City

Its taste is bright and floral

and its precisely shaped spout ensures a controlled

layered with citrus tones that bring clarity to the cup

A chubby and smiling monk to bring color and good mood to every tea tasting