A dry extraction magnetic vibration plate. The clay-powder-coated squares are strong magnets; the entire surface vibrates, sending clay powder down the ramp, leaving magnetic impurities stuck to the squares. Photo courtesy of editor Zongjun Li.
Editorial Conversation: Chapter 7: From Yixing Ore to Zisha Clay
Master of Ceremonies at Tea Technique. Founder & CEO of Simulacra Synthetic Data Studio. Previously: Founder of Analytical Flavor Systems & Founder of the Tea Institute at Penn State (defunct).
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A full transcript is included on the episode page and below:
[00:00:05] Jason Cohen: Hello everyone. I'm Jason Cohen, the author of an Introduction to the Art and Science of Chinese Tea Ceremony. Today we're
You can read the trip reports on Cult of Quality Blog:
* Jason's trip report: Where Heaven is Close and the Emperor is far Away: Tea Technique Research Trip 2025 – Yiwu, Yunnan
* Pat's trip report: Guest Post: Pat Penny – Yiwu - Tea Technique Research Trip 2025
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