Wondering how something so meager could hope to contend in any type of combat, Uralant was thusly answered when a mumbled phrase from Zelaeus forced its lengthy edge to suddenly split apart and unfurl into a writhing tangle of viciously
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“Even when consciously savoring tea, connoisseurship should never lapse into affectation. Chinese tea-lovers often mock the Japanese tea ceremony for its picayune rules and tiresome rituals. In contrast with stern Japanese formality, Chinese tea-drinking embodies a far more natural aesthetic. Whenever you drink tea, remember to relax, be yourself, and enjoy the moment. Any trace of fussiness or pretension violates the free and easy Daoist spirit that makes Chinese tea-drinking so enjoyable.”
― The Ultimate Guide to Chinese Tea
― The Ultimate Guide to Chinese Tea
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