When the natural purity of Fuding white tea meets the time-honored craftsmanship of tinware, Tongxin She Teahouse proudly presents this co-branded limited masterpiece—a cross-border collaboration between Lin Youxi, Master of Chinese Tea Making, and Lai Qingguo, Master of Chinese Arts and Crafts. With the 2015 Baihao Yinzhen and 2004 Laoshoumei as the soul, and the Qin-Han Emperor Jar as the vessel, each set comes with a unique certification, embodying the oriental elegance of tea and utensil, and boasting both drinking and heirloom value.
Master Lin Youxi, a representative inheritor of Fuding white tea production techniques and an Outstanding Chinese Tea Professional, has dedicated decades to the tea industry, adhering to the ancient craft of "no stir-frying, no rolling, natural formation." For this collection, he selects raw materials from the core area of Tianhu Ecological Tea Manor in Tai Mu Mountain, Fuding—where mountains and seas meet, and clouds and mist linger, endowing the tea leaves with abundant fresh amino acids and aromatic substances. The 2015 Baihao Yinzhen, aged for ten years, has shed the astringency of new tea, featuring plump and full buds like silver and snow, covered with fine white down, showcasing natural beauty. Its delicate downy fragrance mingles with the mellow sweetness of charcoal roasting; when sipped, it is smooth and glutinous, with layers of honey, floral, and woody aromas unfolding in the mouth—calm yet vibrant, leaving a long-lasting sweet aftertaste with apricot-yellow, lustrous tea soup coating the lips and teeth. The 2004 Laoshoumei is an even rarer treasure aged for 21 years, pressed into dark brown pearls with fine down, uniform stems and leaves, and rich overlapping aromas of aged tea and jujube. The golden tea soup is delicate and smooth; woody freshness and fruit-floral honey sweetness awaken on the tongue, with persistent sweet aftertaste and excellent steeping resistance—suitable for both brewing and boiling. Each sip embodies the mellow warmth accumulated over time.
Master Lai Qingguo, an Outstanding Craftsman of Forbes China and representative inheritor of tinware production techniques, designed this Qin-Han Emperor Jar with meticulous craftsmanship. Inspired by the imperial utensils of the Qin and Han dynasties, the jar features a swollen belly and broad shoulders, exuding a majestic momentum within its compact size. Crafted from high-purity tin, it is airtight, dry, and odorless—an ideal container for preserving tea fragrance. Through the changes of seasons, it steadfastly guards the tea's mellow charm. The jar adopts glazed gilding craftsmanship, with red base and golden patterns complementing each other: the dragon patterns on the base symbolize authority, while the river cliff and sea water patterns represent enduring foundations, radiating profound ancient charm. The lid is adorned with a copper-gilded embossed coiled dragon, imposing and powerful, implying the "dragon hiding in the abyss"—a metaphor for latent strength. The integration of tin and glaze creates a texture as warm and smooth as jade, even surpassing jade in elegance. Accompanied by a brocade box with ruyi and interlocking patterns, the jar is not only a practical tea storage container for the tea table but also an ornamental piece for the desk or a portable tea caddy—collectible as a decorative artwork, functional as a tea storage tool, embodying both aesthetic and practical value.
This cross-border collaboration between two masters is a perfect fusion of nature and humanism. Master Lin Youxi's craftsmanship preserves the essence of mountains, rivers, clouds, and time in every tea leaf; Master Lai Qingguo's ingenuity transforms each tin jar into a heirloom artifact carrying culture and auspicious meanings. The two treasures include 100g of 2015 Baihao Yinzhen and 200g of 2004 Laoshoumei, each sealed in an exquisitely crafted tin jar (127x118mm) with copper-gilded decorations. The intricate craftsmanship and auspicious implications make it a precious heirloom that appreciates with time.
Each set comes with a unique certification and is limited in quantity—every piece is an irreplaceable rare work of art. Whether for personal collection to savor the lingering charm of time in tea, or as an elegant gift to convey sincere regards to confidants, it showcases extraordinary taste and respectful courtesy. Tongxin She Teahouse presents this timeless masterpiece with the craftsmanship of two masters, inviting you to appreciate this oriental aesthetic feast of tea and utensil, and collect a story of time that can be tasted and passed down.