dry leaf
Before its first pour, the dragon’s glazed porcelain body gleams celadon-white under light — cool to the touch, finely detailed scales catching shadow.
wet leaf
Once rinsed with hot water, the porcelain warms, and a faint mineral scent rises — like rain on old stone. A soft hiss as the mouth empties.
liquor
The water arcs from the dragon’s open mouth in a clean, vibrant stream; small bubbles cling to the inside of the spout, refracting tea lights.
aroma
No tea aroma — just the clean, slightly metallic scent of hot porcelain, reminiscent of a sun-warmed artisan’s kiln.
taste
The experience is auditory: a bright, clear gurgle that lasts a full three to four seconds — like a tiny brook — adding rhythm to your gongfu session.
finish
As the sound fades, a single drop hangs from the lower lip, then falls with a quiet ‘plink’ onto the tea tray, leaving a faint ring of water.