Where did it go ?

No matter the calendar used, January (一月) passed in a flash and February (二月) is soon to be a distant memory.
January in Dongguan and Taipei, just evaporated, long work days interspersed by great times spent with friends, drinking tea, buying tea and telling tall tails.

While in Taiwan, along with a couple of friends, we drove over to Ping Lin to visit the tea museum. A must visit when in the Taipei area (30-40 min drive) very pleasing drive with plenty to the fill the senses. A bonus was at this time of the year and mid-week, we had the place to ourselves, well almost.

Let the tasting begin ... (Mr. Yen and Matt)

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February, spent at home with family, friends and many projects. Fortunately tea is omnipresent and keeps us on an even keel.
Pu-erh is our family’s tea of choice, each liking variations in preparation, mainly brew strength. All are agreed on the quality aspects of “Good Pu-erh” but enjoy our personal biases.

You can never have too many Yixing tea pots !
A fair amount of home space is dedicated to all things tea.

Along with Pu-erh, we enjoy select quality teas; Taiwan (Formosa) Oolongs, Tieguanyin, Jasmine and flower teas.
I am truly spoiled, having trusted friendships with plantation and tea store owners, giving me direct access to the teas we all enjoy.
These relationships have been forged over time and have stood the test of time.

March will be spent in Southern China, with a few days in Taiwan and Shanghai.
An addiction to; tea with the associated social and meditative befits is a blessing, especially as I spend approx. 75% of my time in China.