Saturday, February 24, 2007

Lu Yu On Tea


When tea has a delicate perfume, it is called chia. If it is less fragrant and has a bitter, strong taste, it is called ch'uan. If it is bitter or strong in the mouth but sweet when swallowed, it is called ch'a.
(Lu Yu - referenced in Tea, by Lydia Gautier)

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