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THE GONG FU STYLE OF TEA PREPARATION
 
In Taiwan, in China, and increasingly in the West, tea aficionados are drinking their favorite oolong and green teas Gong Fu style. Successive brews of loose tea are poured into small ceramic cups to be shared and appreciated, steep by steep, by a gathering of friends. This ceremonial drinking style is meant to focus one's attention and relax the mind and spirit in a convivial, shared experience. Paying close attention to the evolving taste and aroma of the tea, slowing to observe the dance of its leaves against beautiful ceramic cups enhances one's appreciation of both the tea and the moment. There is nothing like Gong Fu to create a warm, intimate atmosphere among friends. Read more here...

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Large White Gaiwan
Large White Gaiwan
Price $30.00

New Arrival - Sturdy, about 6 oz, with an excellent shape for grip and pour. This gaiwan is a favorite of the Asian hospitality industry where any teas can be made universally. Porcelain, with the appearance of bone China. Elegant yet great for everyday expert tea making!
Gongfu Tea Tongs | In Pursuit of Tea
Gongfu Tea Tongs
Price $7.00

Tea Tongs: Useful for picking up small tasting cups, these tongs are made from bamboo and selected for their tight springiness. One of the three essential Gongfu tea tools.
Gongfu Tea Scoop | In Pursuit of Tea
Gongfu Tea Scoop
Price $7.00

Tea Scoop carved from natural bamboo, great for larger unrolled leaves. One of three essential Gongfu tea tools.
Gaiwan set
Gaiwan Set, White
Price $25.00

The classic lidded cup that is one of the preferred ways to brew and drink tea in Asia. It consists of six pieces: the base, the cup, the lid and three small drinking cups. The lid is used to sieve the leaves away from the pouring or drinking edge.
Glass Gaiwan for Gungfu Cha
Glass Gaiwan
Price $25.00

Perfect for gungfu cha style tea prepared with multiple infusions of the same leaf, this glass gaiwan is especially suitable for white or green teas. Measures 3.5" X 2.5", and holds approx. 5 fl. oz.
Tea Towel
Tea Towel
Price $4.50

Tea towels, made of soft terry cloth, are handy item for brewing and serving tea. Use them to wipe up little spills and keep your teapots and sharing cups clean and dry.  11.75" X 11.75"
Glass Sharing Pitcher
Glass Sharing Pitcher
Price $18.00 Currently Unavailable

This glass sharing pitcher is typically used for making tea "gung fu" style. It is 3 1/4 inches tall and holds six ounces of tea. It is used in conjunction with small cups and either a gaiwan or yixing pot.
Porcelain Sharing Pitcher
Porcelain Sharing Pitcher

These sharing pitchers are best used with yixing pots and gaiwans. It is a holding vessel to decant the brewed tea, that eventually gets poured into tasting cups. Using the pitcher ensures that each cup tastes exactly the same (if poured directly from a yixing pot or gaiwan, each cup may have a slightly different flavor - due to variances in steeping time). Both pitchers are 3 inches tall and holds 6 oz. of tea. It also pairs well with our ceramic tea strainer, which fits inside the pitcher. Choose between handled, and handle-less.
Gaiwan in Olive Green Glaze
Gaiwan in Olive Green Glaze
Price $39.00

Larger body gaiwan holds a generous amount of tea, made of fine porcelain in olive green glaze
Tea Scoops
Tea Scoop - wooden leaf
Price $8.00 Available end of July

An essential tool for any tea lover, these bamboo and wooden tea scoops are great for handling delicate tea leaves. It is best to use a scoop for your higher grade teas, as oils from the hands could potentially alter the taste of the tea.