When is high heat required when roasting teas?

Not surprisingly, the taste and quality of teas from different areas of the mountain differ greatly.

Why was fully-fired charcoal roasting so important?

What makes rock tea authentic?

What is charcoal roasting?

What are the initial processes of making rock tea?

How do tea producers distinguish between the many varieties of tea produced on Wuyi Mountain?

What are some of the lesser-known varieties that come from mid-season shrub tea trees?

How did the different varieties of teas in the Wuyi Mountain come to be?

What is Wuyi Rock Tea and where does it come from?

Our guru explains that by day dreaming, we are able to tap into our unconscious minds.

In this video our guru begins to describe the practice of sitting and pondering.

The third type of meditation she describes in focusing on a particular thing.

Our guru explains that by focusing on our body as a whole during meditation, we are doing the highest form of self love.

In this video our host explains the second type of meditating which involves feeling all the feelings of your body.

This video outlines how by taking time out of your day just to sit and breath you'll feel much healthier.

In this video our guru tells us about the importance of breathing. Breathing is at the heart of all meditation.

Our guru begins to describe the ways in which we can meditate.

Our guru describes the benefits gleaned from meditating, the key insight being that meditation helps you consciously face life.

We are constantly saying goodbye to our friends, to our family, to our past selves. Master Hong Yi is no different. These goodbyes became an inspiration for his song, "Farewell".

After becoming a monk Master Hong Yi deepened his study of Buddhism. The Buddhism value, love is compassion, became a part of his doctrine.

The transitions in Master Hong Yi's life happened naturally and are connected to his growth as an individual. Some wonder whether or not in his decision to become a monk he abandoned this world.

When Master Hong Yi left to become a monk everyone was shocked. Even his wife and kids didn't understand.

Through fasting Master Hong Yi began to adjust his lifestyle and mindset to fit that of a monk. Afterwards he shaved his head and formally became a monk.