We spent this week travelling, but that didn’t mean we didn’t have time for tea or photos.

Packing an adequate amount of teaware and #tea for 2 weeks of travel using some teaware bags made from vintage fabric. While this means shipping on all orders will be delayed until September 26th, there will still be one of a kind woodfired and Jianshui teaware showing up. There are several new pieces you won't want to sleep on…

A photo posted by Bitterleaf (@bitterleafteas) on Sep 12, 2016 at 10:43am PDT

Travelling with teaware used to be a bit of a pain, but we had a flawless journey by using these travel pouches. There are various sizes and layouts, but they are well padded. Some have additional side pockets for cups, allowing you to fit you gaiwan or teapot in the middle. We couldn’t have been happier with these, so much so that we have already put in an order for our own to sell. They absolutely proved themselves after a 2 week trial!

En route with some high-altitude sheng puer #tea in hand. We made sure to take a piece of Malaysia with us in the form of a delicious curry puff.

A photo posted by Bitterleaf (@bitterleafteas) on Sep 13, 2016 at 11:42am PDT

Combining one of our favourite things from home (tea) and one of our favourite things abroad (curry puffs).

Just enjoying some fresh Mang Fei raw puer by the pond with some new koi friends.

A photo posted by Bitterleaf (@bitterleafteas) on Sep 14, 2016 at 7:18am PDT

Some tea ‘n koi.

Happiest of mooncake festivals to everyone! We decided to lure the moon out with some 2006 Lao Ban Zhang and a matcha mooncake – worked like a charm 😏. #tea

A photo posted by Bitterleaf (@bitterleafteas) on Sep 15, 2016 at 12:00pm PDT

This was a fun one to (try and) take. We took some of our Mad King 2006 Ban Zhang and a matcha moon cake onto the roof in honour of it being mid autumn festival. Unfortunately it was a bit difficult to incorporate the moon into the shot, so we had to get creative. This was our best attempt with a tripod and long exposure… Happy mooncake festival!

Hard to beat that view… I mean, just look at the color of that 2006 Lao Ban Zhang #tea! And I suppose the infinity pool isn't too bad for a morning swim either…

A photo posted by Bitterleaf (@bitterleafteas) on Sep 16, 2016 at 11:23am PDT

If only this could be every day…

3 brand new wood fired gaiwans, 2 of which are now available in the shop, along with wood fired gong dao beis, #tea snails and a meditating rabbit.

A photo posted by Bitterleaf (@bitterleafteas) on Sep 18, 2016 at 7:14am PDT

Our Copperhead gaiwans in a line. These are some of the most stunningly unique gaiwans we’ve picked up. The strokes and patterns are excellent, making each one change epending on how it’s turned.