Gong Fu

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.

This Digital Tea Scale, designed for tea enthusiasts who cherish precision, delivers the right amount of tea leaves for a perfect brew. With its refined appearance and dual functionality, it also acts as a modern Cha He (茶荷 – 'Tea Holder'), setting a stage where the tea becomes the star. Placing the leaves on the white surface showcases their beauty against the scale's sophisticated backdrop and transforms every brewing session into a ceremonious affair.

Cha He / Cha Ze, otherwise known as a 'Tea Box', is a vessel for tea introduction. It's essential to get acquainted with tea before brewing it. Crafted from bamboo, this elegant set brings a touch of simplicity and beauty to the tea ritual. The set includes a Tea Holder, a Tea Spoon that also functions as a Tea Pin, and a Spoon Rest.

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.

Cha Hai serves to control the strength of the brew. Using Cha Hai ensures that the tea leaves do not continue to steep as they are sitting in a teapot. It is also called a ‘bowl of impartiality’, for it lets each participant enjoy the same brew.

This elegant 200ml Gong Dao Bei reminds us of a penguin (hence the name:) Its simple yet functional design features a sleek, transparent body crafted from clear fluted glass that allows you to fully appreciate the rich hues of your tea as it brews. The pour is precise and controlled, thanks to the finely crafted spout that ensures a drip-free experience, enhancing both the cleanliness and ritual of your tea serving.

This 250ml Gong Dao Bei features a mountain silhouette that adds a touch of nature and tranquility to your tea ritual. Crafted from clear glass, this Fairness Cup allows you to observe tea's vibrant hues and clarity, making every brewing session visually engaging and enjoyable.

This 125ml Gong Dao Bei embodies a simple yet profound aesthetic of wabi-sabi (侘び寂び) that embraces the beauty of impermanence and simplicity. The abstract white splash on a dark, almost black background creates a striking and elegant visual contrast. The bright interior adds a beautiful contrast and highlights the rich colors of your tea, making each brewing session a visually engaging experience.

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.

This 130ml Heart Sutra Cha Hai, crafted from unglazed Dehua ZhuNi clay, features intricate Heart Sutra etchings. Its design includes a smooth spout and a beautiful color contrast between the interior and exterior, enhancing both the visual and tea-serving experience. Perfect for Gong Fu Cha sessions.

This beautifully 200ml glazed Cha Hai depicts white cranes — a symbol of peace and longevity in Chinese culture. Throughout imperial times in China, cranes were depicted on the robes of officials to represent their rank. We use this vessel to control the strength of the brew during gong fu tea ceremonies.

This beautifully glazed tea strainer makes a perfect addition to the "White Crane" Gong Fu Tea Set and to any Gong Fu Tea Session. Thanks to the fine silk net, the filter helps capture the tiniest tea leaf particles, resulting in a clear tea brew.

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.

This tea strainer, made of stainless steel, is a copy of a Bodhi Tree leaf – the sacred tree under which Buddha reached Enlightenment. Its compactness and durability make it perfect for taking it on trips, hikes, and any outdoor activities.

Tea Tongs (茶夹 – Cha Jia) is an essential tool for any tea lover. Crafted from natural bamboo, tea tongs are designed to handle teacups and other items with ease. Whether moving hot teacups, opening hot lids, or handling other tea accessories, tongs provide a safe and elegant way to do so without risking burns or spills.

This Cha Dao tea utensils set is crafted from bamboo. The focus is on preserving the natural shape and texture of the bamboo, bridging the tea ritual to its roots in nature. This eco-friendly material offers both durability and a sense of connection to the environment, embodying the essence of tea aesthetics.

Cha Dao translates to "teaism" or "the way of tea". We use this term to describe a set of tea tools that are essential to any Chinese Tea Ceremony — Gong Fu Cha. This beautiful emerald Gong Fu Tool Set depicts white cranes, symbolizing peace and longevity in Chinese culture.

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!

Behold the mystic creature, Firefox. With fur of fiery red, it moves with grace and agility, leaving wonder in its wake. Legends say it possesses magic. Elusive and enigmatic, Firefox remains an enigma revered by those who believe in nature's power and the mysteries it conceals.

In Chinese culture the cute and chubby face of a pig is a symbol of abundance and good fortune. Drinking tea next to the Happy Pig Tea Pet we hope that the your new pig companion rubs off on you and greets you with an abundance of delicious tea and a feeling of peace.

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.

Pixiu is a mythical Chinese creature, often depicted with a lion-like face and dragon-like body, symbolizing protection, wealth, and good fortune. The detailed facial expression of our Pixiu tea pet will add a touch of humor and a good mood to your tea session:)

This Yixing clay tea pet right here is none other than a meditating Bodhidharma – a 5th-6th century Indian monk who brought Chan Buddhism to China and inspired the creation of Shaolin Kung Fu.