most tea leaves are processed as oolong

size and glazing from the pictured example

and the resultant density and superior heat retention recommends it for use with aromatic teas or those brewed with the hottest water

where powdered tea was whisked into a luminous froth—an art form in itself

shoreline drift cup oolong_yancha most tea leaves are processedThe glaze unfolds in soft, pale tones of sand and mineral green reminiscent of a quiet shoreline where water gently recedes. Subtle vertical flows and delicate transitions evoke the slow movement of tides, leaving behind traces shaped by time and gravity. Inside, the glaze gathers into a smooth, slightly deeper pool, where muted green hues emerge more clearly, recalling shallow water catching the light. These natural variations are kiln formed and