(NV) Theasophie 'Chennian Xiangtu'
(NV) Theasophie 'Chennian Xiangtu'
(NV) Theasophie 'Chennian Xiangtu'
(NV) Theasophie 'Chennian Xiangtu'
(NV) Theasophie 'Chennian Xiangtu'
(NV) Theasophie 'Chennian Xiangtu'
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(NV) Theasophie 'Chennian Xiangtu'

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An intuitive expression of our pursuit of excellence in craftsmanship. One part Xiangtu Jingmai Mountain old-growth, pile-fermented leaf and the remaining half a two-to-one blend of Theasophie's 20 & 30 year-old shouchas. Nascent aged aroma of the Xiangtu is deepened by the addition of the older material. Subtle ginseng notes display nicely throughout the liquor. For more about this tea, visit our Xiangtu page.

The artwork on Xiangtu's wrapper is very special. It is a painting and poem by the Buddhist nun Ōtagaki Rengetsu created nearly one hundred and fifty years ago, reproduced here on fine Japanese gold-flecked paper. The original hangs in our Jinghong apartment. The poem, translated by John Walker:

古がはら
おちてこけむす
くさむらに
こころながくも
すめる月かな

An old roof tile
fallen and mossy
in the thick grass
the steadfastly
pure-shining moon