Bayczi.

Patiently watches Wuyishan oolong warming over charcoal.

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06 looksBaijiguan, a Wuyishan oolong; a personal story of roasting tea.

Look 01Tea outfit

The story / Bayczi

The character’s story

His favourite part of the work is noticing a change in aroma before the heat needs adjusting. Patient, precise, taciturn. By default he is in a state of steady waiting: sitting sideways to the basket, listening to the heat with his skin, doing nothing.

Bayczi / Collection

The looks06

01 Look

Front

Bayczi presents a small bamboo sieve of dry rolled oolong. A brown wrap outfit, ochre panel and closed caddy accompany his work as a tea roaster.

Baijiguan, a Wuyishan oolong; a personal story of roasting tea.

02 Look

Front

After roasting, Bayczi settles into a quiet oolong tasting. In a cinnamon quilted robe, he holds a tray with a clay teapot and two pale cups.

Baijiguan, a Wuyishan oolong; a personal story of roasting tea.

03 Look

Front

Heavy indigo inspired by Iron Heart suits Bayczi’s craft. One paw supports a sieve of dry oolong, with a tea jar secured at his waist.

Baijiguan, a Wuyishan oolong; a personal story of roasting tea.

04 Look

Front

A rounded jacket and wide panelled skirt explore denim in an Acne Studios spirit. Bayczi lifts a gaiwan on its saucer, with a small sieve in his belt case.

Baijiguan, a Wuyishan oolong; a personal story of roasting tea.

05 Look

Front

Burgundy-brown leather and engineer boots create a vintage riding look. Bayczi holds a little clay cup, with dry oolong packed at his waist.

Baijiguan, a Wuyishan oolong; a personal story of roasting tea.

06 Look

Front

Bayczi's golden serrated leaf rises above a classic helmet with its visor open. A bandana and gloves complete his travelling outfit; his tea rides in a strapped-on case.

Baijiguan, a Wuyishan oolong; a personal story of roasting tea.

00 / Original form

Character starts with form.

A serrated ochre tea leaf crowns a warm straw-coloured body. Amber eyes give the quiet face its expression, without a mouth or nose.