
悦木
This is not merely a book about tea; it is also a field journal that delves deeply into the local customs and landscapes of China’s botanical origins. Featuring 26 taste-seeking stories, 26 exquisite essays, and nearly 50 intertwined flavors, the author guides readers on a wondrous journey of taste aesthetics through poetic interpretations of Chinese tea and prose filled with wisdom and the delights of everyday life. Following a chronological thread, the book recounts the process of recreating the flavors of more than 40 drinkable Chinese plants—from tracing their origins and carefully selecting raw materials, to meticulous crafting,innovative techniques,and the remarkable people and extraordinary encounters along the way.