茶盘伴侣
玉叶雕
一枚小巧的玉雕茶树叶，平放于茶盘上，随着注水与淋壶，静静收拢光影。沉静、有分量，满是止息的意味。
$88EUR · 45 g
Michael Zhan 在一次采购旅途中，行经南平的山区，离武夷山不远，偶然发现了这些叶形玉雕。当时他在一个以软玉作坊闻名的小村庄稍作停留——那些安静的家庭式工坊，专门为文人案头与爱茶人生产小件雕刻。雕刻师是一位和蔼的七旬老人，只取用附近河床采来的当地玉石，挑选那些本身就已有叶片雏形的原石。
叶片的设计全是随形走刀，顺着石材的天然纹理。Michael 去了作坊两次，仔细观看从粗坯到最终抛光的整个过程。一片叶子需要两天才能完成，而且两两不同——有的叶尖微卷，有的叶脉更深。特意选择这个小尺寸，就是为了能放在茶盘上，与杯壶相伴而不显得拥挤。
Michael 共选了十二片玉叶，每一片的色调都略有不同。你眼前的这一片，质地格外通透，叶脉纤细，在逆光时最是好看。他特别提到，雕刻师会在每片叶子的底座落上一个极细小、几乎看不见的款——那是他个人的记号，以玉刀单笔刻就。
The leaf, brewed
dry leaf
A sculptural tea leaf, about 7 cm across, with fine veins carved in low relief. The jade is a pale celadon green, semi-translucent at the edges, catching the light like a fresh leaf held up to the sun.
wet leaf
When rinsed with tea, the carving darkens slightly, revealing deeper variations of green and white mottling. The texture under the fingertips is smooth yet slightly cool — a mineral stillness that contrasts with the warmth of the tea.
liquor
Not consumed. The leaf's presence on the tray subtly influences the mood — a quiet, reflective note that draws the eye without demanding attention.
aroma
No scent of its own; it absorbs a faint memory of oolong and water from many sessions, becoming part of the tea space over time.
taste
In the hand, it feels dense and balanced. The weight is surprising for its size, a reminder of the earth from which it came.
finish
After tea, the leaf retains a slight dampness that dries to a soft luster. The carving becomes a silent witness, integrating into the rhythm of many brews.
Brewing
将这枚玉叶放在茶盘上，作为静止的伴侣。每次淋壶的温水或残茶浇过，玉色会逐渐加深；几周几个月下来，表面会养出一层温润的包浆，默默记下每一次茶叙。
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采购与产地联系专员（中国）