Teance Stories

A Nutty Treat from the Ancient Well

Pre-Ming Dragonwell, or Ming Qian Longjing, is the earliest sprouts and first flush crop harvested in the first days of April before Qing Ming 清明. Teance founder Winnie Yu has long offered Pre-Ming Dragonwell (and Pre-Rain Dragonwell!) from the most renowned hill, Lion’s Peak Hill 獅峰 in West Lake region, and we continue to carry that tradition today. ...
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Honoring All the Elements of Tea

April 22 is Earth Day, a reminder to take care of the natural environment that not only surrounds us but is part of us. We are reminded that earth is found everywhere and comprises everything, from th ...