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Houhin is a Japanese tea-brewing vessel adapted for Japanese green teas. Translated as "Treasure Vessel" this 110ml Houhin / Shiboridashi will deliver all the umami that such teas possess. In Japanese culture, the white color symbolizes purity and relates to the spiritual world.
• Taste: sweet, licorice & floral notes • Aroma: jasmine & licorice • Mouthfeel: oily & refreshing
• Taste: quince, apricots, cocoa • Aroma: toasted rye bread, nutella • Mouthfeel: dense & complex Limited Time Availability!
Baby Buddha represents joy and contentment in the simple act of tea drinking. His cheerful expression and clasped hands evoke a sense of gratitude and mindfulness, qualities that are central to the Gong Fu Cha tradition. He invites you to slow down, savor each moment, and appreciate the warmth and flavor of your tea.
Luffa coaster is an elegant solution to tidying your tea space. Place it under a teapot or favorite teacup to soak up any spills – loofah's natural fibers absorb the excessive moisture without becoming sodden too quickly.
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
Exquisite 170ml Mutton Fat Jade Porcelain Fairness Cup. Smooth to the touch and slightly translucent the material resembles a precious form of nephrite highly valued in Chinese culture. The handwritten calligraphy reads "一心问茶" (Yī Xīn Wèn Chá) – "Approach Tea With a Focused Heart." This phrase resonates deeply with Gong Fu Cha practice and Zen philosophy.
Exquisite 130ml Mutton Fat Jade Porcelain Gaiwan. Smooth to the touch and slightly translucent, this matte material will enhance your tea experience. It resembles a precious form of nephrite highly valued in Chinese culture. The handwritten calligraphy reads "一心问茶" (Yī Xīn Wèn Chá) — "Approach Tea With a Focused Heart." This phrase resonates with Zen philosophy and the practice of Gong Fu Cha.
Exquisite 35ml Mutton Fat Jade Porcelain Tea Cups. Smooth to the touch and slightly translucent, this material resembles a nephrite highly valued in Chinese culture. The handwritten calligraphy reads "一心问茶" (Yī Xīn Wèn Chá) – "Approach Tea With a Focused Heart." This phrase resonates deeply with the practice of Gong Fu Cha and Zen philosophy.
This exquisite Gong Fu Cha Set made of translucent Mutton Fat Jade Porcelain includes a Gaiwan, Gong Dao Bei, two cups, and a tea strainer. Adorned with handwritten calligraphy that reads "Approach Tea With a Focused Heart," the set combines elegance and functionality, making it ideal for mindful tea sessions.
This beautiful tea strainer is a perfect addition to the Mutton Fat Jade Porcelain Set and to any Gong Fu Tea Session. Thanks to the fine porcelain net, it helps capture the tiniest tea leaf particles, ensuring the clearest tea brew. The handwritten calligraphy reads "一心问茶" (Yī Xīn Wèn Chá) – "Approach Tea With a Focused Heart." which resonates with the practice of Gong Fu Cha and Zen traditions.
• Taste: caramel & sweet potato • Aroma: honey & longan • Mouthfeel: silky & thick
Crafted from a durable blend of cotton and linen, this padded teaware carry bag is the traveling tea enthusiast's best friend. This case is perfect for those who value the tea ritual and love the outdoors. It's about making the Gong Fu Cha practice accessible, no matter where your day takes you.
A Cha He is otherwise known as a 'tea box' — a vessel for tea introduction. According to the Chinese tea ceremony tradition, we first look at the tea in the cha he and then 'deep face' into it. We inhale, exhale, and inhale once more, deeply through the nose. It allows for the ceremony participants to evaluate the tea that they will be drinking.
Pu-erh is probably the most varied and deepest category in Chinese tea. Pu-erh Tea Club is a good, efficient way to explore this vast territory. On the 1st of each month, we send you our pick of 2 pu-erhs: one Raw Pu-erh and one Ripe (Ripe Pu-erh) or Hei Cha, 25 grams of each.
This tea needle is stored securely inside the tea brush. The tea brush is another useful tea ceremony tool. It's used to help clean tea leaf scraps, move excess water down the drain of the tea table, and season Yixing teaware and tea pets.
A tea-pick is an essential tool for breaking up all forms of pu-erh. Using a specially designated tea-knife prevents you from damaging the cake and leaves fewer leaf scraps. The ribbed grip and protective sleeve make this tea-pick convenient, safe, and perfect to take to-go!
• Taste: muscat, cinnamon, apple • Aroma: cinnamon, honey, peaches • Mouthfeel: thick and creamy
Pu-erh is probably the most varied and deepest category in Chinese tea. Pu-erh Tea Club is a good, efficient way to explore this vast territory. On the 1st of each month, we send you our pick of 2 Raw Pu-erh teas (生普洱 – Sheng), 25 grams of each.
Pu-erh is probably the most varied and deepest category in Chinese tea. Pu-erh Tea Club is a good, efficient way to explore this vast territory. On the 1st of each month, we send you our pick of 2 Ripe Pu-erh teas (熟普洱 – Shou), 25 grams of each.
• Taste: fresh and sweet • Aroma: cherry blossom • Mouthfeel: brisk & smooth
The symbol carved in the middle of this Tea Boat is the "Lu Star", which represents prosperity. The natural wood of this Chinese tea tray adds a peaceful air to any tea setting. The compact shape is perfect for at-home tea sessions and for taking it on a trip.
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Everything Path of Cha carries in one place: single-origin loose-leaf teas from China, Japan, Taiwan, and beyond, alongside teaware for Gong Fu Cha (工夫茶) – teapots, gaiwans, teacups, tea trays, and accessories spanning the major traditions of Chinese and Japanese tea culture.
We are a small, Brooklyn-based tea shop. Our focus is on teas and teaware worth paying attention to – sourced from producers and suppliers we trust and selected for their quality and character. No mass-market blends, no decorative teaware that doesn't work. Everything here is built for actual brewing.
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