My greatest teacher/mentor/tea-master who has enlighten me everything about Phoenix Dan Cong plus much much more other tea related knowledge will have his book of Phoenix Tea published in Chinese some time in October. Being his oversea disciple, I will be involved in translating the book to English. The translated version will be available online at no cost by the end of the year (wishful thinking), printed version will be available afterwards (not sure how much later).
He is the greatest in my eyes, may not be to others which isn't important to me. Encouraging, patient, knowledgeable, great writer in Chinese, humble (looks like a farmer in the boonie), a man with an old soul! National certified tea judge. Professor at a local University teaching tea agriculture. Owner of 450 acres of tea farm, speaker and member of national tea association, appeared in multiple media documentary films promoting Phoenix Oolong tea, born in a tea family and married his wife whose also born in a tea family 20+ years ago. The cutest dowry one can offer: 30 years old Hong Yin tea from the wife's family! I'd marry her if she offered me 30 years old Hong Yin. :D I believe these teas are still in possession today.
He has profound impact on my life other than tea, many philosophies derive from tea and vice versa. We human are part of nature, it is natural to find inspiration from a simple tea leaf. Tea culture is a large significant part of Chinese culture, ones aura can be mirrored through tea in life. This is how profound and deep tea (culture) can be! I am grateful my mentor has introduced me to this realm of tea sphere. Without him, my emphasize could not transcend from how to brew a cup of tea to a better person happens to know how to brew a cup of tea.
This is one of the reasons I have disappeared from the net for a while. It's wild and crazy with everything going on.
Yahoo is acting up, I don't seem to receive comment notification any more. I apologize for the lack of respond. Please forgive me!
I'll get back to my crazy work load. I'll still report tea related news when I get a chance. Until next time, you all have wonderful teas!
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Ooh..a book on Dancong? I can't wait! Good luck with your work. I'm counting on you!
Good luck on the translation, more information on Phoenix teas are sorely needed in English! Would you be so kind as to write out the name of the book in Chinese, as well as the author and publisher. It is almost October, and I would love to buy a copy of the book. Thanks a lot!
Hello Imen,
Has this book been published ? If yes, what is its name, authors and publisher,please?
I'd like to order it if it's possible.
Thank you in advance for your answer!
Best regards.
Annabelle
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