Cha Dao, meaning "teaism" or "the way of tea," represents a tea culture that emphasizes mindfulness and attentiveness during the process of brewing and drinking tea – Gong Fu Cha. Gong Fu Cha is a practice of making and savoring tea, fostering a deep connection to the process and the sensory experience.
In Gong Fu Cha, the term Cha Dao refers to a collection of tea utensils. This Tool Set, also known as "Six Gentlemen of Tea Ceremony" (茶道六君子 – Cha Dao Liu Jun Zi), is part of a bigger set, adorned with an elegant white crane motif, signifying peace and longevity within Chinese culture.
The set comprises a range of essential utensils, each serving a specific role in the tea-making process:
A ceramic tea utensils holder provides a neat and organized space to store and display the essential tools.
There is a tea scoop, used to delicately handle the tea leaves. Its importance lies in preventing one's fingers from influencing the tea's taste, ensuring a pure and unadulterated flavor profile in each brew.
A tea stick accompanies the set, facilitating the smooth transfer of tea leaves into the brewing vessel.
With the help of a funnel, transferring tea leaves into the teapot becomes a spill-free and effortless task, preserving the integrity of the leaves and avoiding any unnecessary waste.
The inclusion of tweezers or tongs proves indispensable, particularly when handling hot drinking cups. They protect the hands from the heat that comes from the cups.
Finally, a tea needle comes into play, serving to remove any stubborn leaves that might become trapped in the spout of the brewing or teapot, ensuring a clean and unobstructed flow of the brewed tea.
The set includes the following tools:
- A ceramic tea utensil holder (Cha Dao Tong – 茶道筒)
- Tea scoop (Cha Shao – 茶勺)
- Tea stick (Cha Chi – 茶匙)
- Funnel (Cha Lou – 茶漏 or 茶漏斗)
- Tongs (Cha Jia – 茶夹)
- Needle (Cha Zhen – 茶针)
Material: Ceramic, Bamboo Wood.
NOTE: Each piece's glaze is unique. The actual colors and patterns may significantly differ from the ones in the photos.
NOTE: Teaware easily absorbs taste and aromas and should never be washed using detergents.