Handmade
This 110ml handmade Chaozhou teapot is crafted in a classical Dragon Egg shape, caroled by Qing Dynasty poet Wu Dingme. Chaozhou clay, with its excellent heat-retaining properties, is high in iron oxide but less porous than Yixing ZiSha (primarily due to higher firing temperature) and is good at preserving tea's bright, floral notes. This teapot is a perfect match for your floral Dan Cong Oolongs.
• Taste: peaches & citruses • Aroma: fresh greens & orchids • Mouthfeel: thick & smooth
Moon Rabbit is a mystical figure from Chinese culture. If you look up during the full moon, you'll see him with a mortar, pounding elixir of life. This 200ml Yixing Teapot shaped as Dragon Egg will make a lovely addition to your gongfu tea set. Duan Ni Yixing clay (Zi Sha) retains heat well, is porous and absorbent. The clay will mellow out any harsh notes the tea may have, like unbalanced smokiness or earthiness of darker teas.
A deep and wide, 355ml chawan provides enough room for the chasen to effortlessly move back and forth to produce froth and dissolve the matcha powder. Its robust shape sits nicely in both hands. The sea foam-green lacquer with white accents summons images of ocean waves lightly passing over a sandy shore.
• Taste: sweet. sunflower seeds • Aroma: floral & fresh • Mouthfeel: smooth & refreshing
Qin Quan ("the right of Qin" or "the power of Qin") is one of the classical yixing shapes, named after Qin Shi Huang – the first emperor of unified China and founder of the Qin dynasty. This 180ml Yixing teapot with fast pour (16ml/sec) is made of Zi Ni – excellent clay to bring taste and aroma out of tea. The outside of the teapot is decorated with Hei Ni – another Yixing clay, with high iron content that turns black after firing. This Qin Quan features an exquisite pattern called Taotie.
This state-of-the-art GongFu Tea Tray is hand carved from pine wood and is the true embodiment of the Chinese Tea Ceremony. Watch water and tea elegantly trickle down the branches and into the trunk, feeding it water for the tree to grow bigger.
• Flavor: chestnut. long sweet finish • Aroma: apricot & honey • Mouthfeel: smooth & refreshing
What can be more enticing than watching rising steam, listening to crackling charcoal, boiling water, and a Chaozhou clay kettle clacking lid? The Chaozhou charcoal stove and clay kettle are a must-have if you are serious about Gong Fu Cha. It will transform the entire tea experience by taking it to the next level. Many argue that water boiled on the open fire in a clay kettle is so much better than the one boiled in a stainless steel electric kettle.
Tokoname clay is one of Japan's six original kiln styles. The clay reacts with tannins in the tea to decrease bitterness and bring out even more sweetness. Designed for Gyokuro, this 120ml teapot ensures a slow and steady pour that will get all the umami out of your precious tea.
A chashaku is a bamboo scoop that is traditionally used to measure matcha for serving (One full scoop of matcha is equivalent to 1 gram). This chashaku is handmade in Japan and derives from a darker bamboo, adding elegance to your matcha set.
Handmade by Rito Aoshima in the Shitoro-Yaki pottery style, this 400ml Katakuchi Chawan is perfect for making matcha the traditional way and moving it into smaller cups. When using a traditional chawan, the tea does not pour easily. Katakuchi Chawan lets you whisk your matcha and then cleanly pour it into other containers. It's excellent for sharing matcha with guests.
Shiboridashi is a Japanese tea-brewing vessel adapted for high-end Japanese teas. Shiboridashi, literally translated as "to squeeze out," will deliver all the umami that such teas possess. Tokoname clay reacts with tannins in the tea to decrease bitterness. The size of this 80ml shibo makes it perfect for solo tea sessions.
Tetsubin, a traditional Japanese cast iron kettle, is a staple of Japanese tea-making. Cast iron is known to enhance water's flavor, giving tea a sweeter, fuller taste and highlighting its subtle notes. This handmade Tetsubin is adorned with a traditional Arare pattern ("Hailstone"). Its 1.2 liters volume makes it sufficient for a prolonged, uninterrupted tea session.
To indulge in proper matcha drinking, we recommend this Japanese matcha set which includes: Chashaku, a bamboo scoop used to measure matcha for serving; Chasen, bamboo whisk to properly mix matcha with water; And Chawan, the bowl in which to prepare matcha and to drink it from.
Tsubame Chakoshi (tea sifter) strikes a balance between straightforward elegance and functionality, lending a refined air to the simple actions of sifting matcha and filtering loose leaves. No two pieces are exactly alike due to the dappled, tsuchime (槌目) surface - a result of skilled artisans' hand-hammering.
• Flavor: sweet & sour berries, pine nuts • Aroma: berries, oats & honey • Mouthfeel: tingly & refreshing
• Flavor: cocoa nibs & grains • Aroma: cocoa & chestnuts • Mouthfeel: light & smooth
The Jianzhan Tea Cup is the pinnacle of black porcelain. When drinking tea from Jian Zhan teacup, the temperature of the brew will stay pleasantly warm for a long time. While you sip the tea, watch the colors of the glaze gently play and intermingle with the tea. Made by Chan Hoi Kong.
• Taste: sweet and fruity • Aroma: smoky pine, campfire • Mouthfeel: thick, rounded & silky
These wooden coasters are the perfect companions, holding your tea cups and teapot and protecting your table while adding a touch of rustic elegance to your setting and connection with nature. A refreshing reminder of the beauty of nature.