Sections In Tea Equipment
A wonderful aspect of tea culture are the exquisite and unusual tea accessories available. The Chinese gongfu tea ceremony is an excellent example. The ability of the various artisans to craft the most beauti...
Tea sets range in complexity from a mug or bowl through to tea sets consisting of dozens or even hundreds of pieces. The 'father' or Sage of tea Lu Yu, detailed in 'The Classic of Tea' known as the 'Cha Jing', a collection of over 20 inst...
Chinese tea trays are a central point in many Chinese homes and the centre for formal and informal tea ceremonies. Much as in the West we offer visitors a cup of tea or coffee, the same is true for many Chinese. People...
Teapots have become a fundamental part of tea ware around the world. It is believed the oldest tea pots were Chinese liquor decanters which had been part of the culture for many centuries. The material used for tea pot production is diverse reflect...
The Gaiwan is a traditional tea ware used widely throughout China. There are primarily two common ways that the traditional Chinese gaiwan is used, firstly as a lidded tea cup in which the tea is brewed and drunk, and secondly as a tea brewing vess...
