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Brewing Essentials

Start brewing high quality whole leaves today with these teaware options. On the go, at your desk, or at the tea table, these basic tools will brew the best cup.

  • A silver box with a label reading “Pinnacle Collection”. In front of the box are all the contents of the box.
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    Pinnacle Collection

    $168.00

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    Pinnacle Collection

    A silver box with a label reading “Pinnacle Collection”. In front of the box are all the contents of the box.
    A silver box with a label reading “Pinnacle Collection”. In front of the box are all the contents of the box.
    An unopened silver box with a label reading “Pinnacle Collection”
    Side view of a white porcelain gaiwan, with blue rings painted around the edges of the plate, bowl, and the handle of the lid. The sides start straight before curving out towards the lip.
    A tall white porcelain server, with a blue ring painted around the top edge and lip of the spout.
    Two white teacups, curving up at the base and out towards the thin lip, with a blue ring painted around the edge.
    A white dish containing dry green tea leaves. A red ribbon in the top right corner reads “Red Label Collection”
    A white dish containing dry white tea leaves. A red ribbon in the top right corner reads “Red Label Collection”
    A white dish containing dry Formosa oolong tea leaves. A red ribbon in the top right corner reads “Red Label Collection”
    A white dish containing dry Tieguanyin tea leaves. A red ribbon in the top right corner reads “Red Label Collection”
    A white dish containing dry Phoenix oolong tea leaves. A red ribbon in the top right corner reads “Red Label Collection”
    A white dish containing dry Wuyi oolong tea leaves. A red ribbon in the top right corner reads “Red Label Collection”
    A white dish containing dry black tea leaves. A red ribbon in the top right corner reads “Red Label Collection”, and an orange circle in the bottom right corner reads “MX”
    A white dish containing dry pu-erh tea leaves. A red ribbon in the top right corner reads “Red Label Collection”
    A white dish containing dry ball-rolled jasmine tea leaves. A red ribbon in the top right corner reads “Red Label Collection”

    $168.00

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    The Pinnacle Collection captures the essence of Red Blossom Tea Company, offering a sample of each of our finest Red Label teas, plus a complete set of porcelain teaware for the ultimate brewing experience. Included in the Pinnacle Collection are nine single serving samples of our Red Label teas, plus our Spring Gaiwan, Ming Server, and a pair of Ming Tasting Cups for a complete gongfu-style tea set. Each Red Label Tea highlights a different regional crafting style and flavor profile,... →

  • A silver box with a Red Blossom Tea Company label. In front of the box are all the contents of the box.
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    Essential Collection

    $65.00

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    Essential Collection

    A silver box with a Red Blossom Tea Company label. In front of the box are all the contents of the box.
    A silver box with a Red Blossom Tea Company label. In front of the box are all the contents of the box.
    Side view of a competition brewing set. A small white bowl is on the left, and the brewing vessel, similar to a teapot but without a spout, is on the right.
    A white dish containing dry green tea leaves.
    A white dish containing dry jasmine tea leaves.
    A white dish containing dry Formosa oolong tea leaves.
    A white dish containing dry Phoenix oolong tea leaves.
    A white dish containing dry Wuyi oolong tea leaves.
    A white dish containing dry black tea leaves.
    A white dish containing dry pu-erh tea leaves.
    A white dish containing dry jasmine tea leaves.

    $65.00

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    Designed as our introductory tea sampler, the Essential Collection has everything you need to start enjoying premium teas today. Discover a vast range of natural flavor with eight artisanal teas from China and Taiwan, together representing the full spectrum of traditional tea craftsmanship. The selection includes (one 2g serving each — Total N.W. 16g): Spring Maofeng - a crisp and refreshing green tea from Fujian Province Yunnan White Needle - a high grade white tea from Fengqing County, Yunnan  Tung Ting, Dark... →

  • Tea Starter Kit
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    Tea Starter Kit

    $45.00

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    Tea Starter Kit

    Tea Starter Kit
    Tea Starter Kit
    Tea Starter Kit
    Tea Starter Kit

    $45.00

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    Our Tea Starter Kit has everything you need to start drinking premium loose leaf tea. In the kit, you'll find three samples of artisanal whole leaf tea to explore, plus our Glass Infuser Cup to make the perfect brew. Brewing instructions are included for each tea so you can dial-in your infusion and unlock the full potential of the leaves. To brew, open the tea packet, place the leaves in the glass infuser basket, add water, and infuse!... →

  • Side view of a white porcelain gaiwan, with blue rings painted around the edges of the plate, bowl, and the handle of the lid. The sides start straight before curving out towards the lip.
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    Spring Gaiwan

    $40.00

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    Spring Gaiwan

    Side view of a white porcelain gaiwan, with blue rings painted around the edges of the plate, bowl, and the handle of the lid. The sides start straight before curving out towards the lip.
    Side view of a white porcelain gaiwan, with blue rings painted around the edges of the plate, bowl, and the handle of the lid. The sides start straight before curving out towards the lip.
    Side view of the gaiwan, with the lid off kilter resting on its side against the bowl.
    Top down view of the gaiwan, showing the concentric blue circles around the rims of each piece.
    A hand holds the bowl of a gaiwan up to the light, showing how the light shines through the thin porcelain.
    Side view of all the pieces for the gaiwan. From left to right, the plate, the bowl, and the lid
    The tops of all the pieces for the gaiwan. From left to right, the plate, the bowl, and the lid
    The bottoms of all the pieces for the gaiwan. From left to right, the plate, the bowl, and the lid
    The bottom of a white dish, with Red Blossom Tea Company’s logo etched in white into the bottom of the foot.
    A white porcelain lid, with a blue ring around the top of the handle.

    $18.00

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    The successor to our wildly popular Jingdezhen Spring Gaiwan, our new Spring Gaiwan is handcrafted in Dehua, Fujian from paper-thin, high-fired porcelain. Finished with a thin, hand-painted cerulean... →


  • Side view of a white porcelain gaiwan, with blue rings painted around the edges of the plate, bowl, and the handle of the lid. The sides are rounded at the bottom before curving out towards the lip.
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    Summer Gaiwan

    $40.00

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    Summer Gaiwan

    Side view of a white porcelain gaiwan, with blue rings painted around the edges of the plate, bowl, and the handle of the lid. The sides are rounded at the bottom before curving out towards the lip.
    Side view of a white porcelain gaiwan, with blue rings painted around the edges of the plate, bowl, and the handle of the lid. The sides are rounded at the bottom before curving out towards the lip.
    Side view of the gaiwan, with the lid off kilter resting on its side against the bowl.
    Top down view of the gaiwan, showing the concentric blue circles around the rims of each piece.
    A hand holds the bowl of a gaiwan up to the light, showing how the light shines through the thin porcelain.
    Side view of all the pieces for the gaiwan. From left to right, the plate, the bowl, and the lid
    The tops of all the pieces for the gaiwan. From left to right, the plate, the bowl, and the lid
    The bottoms of all the pieces for the gaiwan. From left to right, the plate, the bowl, and the lid
    The bottom of a white dish, with Red Blossom Tea Company’s logo etched in white into the bottom of the foot.
    A white porcelain lid, with a blue ring around the top of the handle.

    $18.00

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    The successor to our wildly popular Jingdezhen Summer Gaiwan, our new Summer Gaiwan is handcrafted in Dehua, Fujian from paper-thin, high-fired porcelain. Finished with a thin, hand-painted cerulean line along... →


  • Side view of a white porcelain server with a blue ring around the top edge.
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    Ming Server

    $36.00

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    Ming Server

    Side view of a white porcelain server with a blue ring around the top edge.
    Side view of a white porcelain server with a blue ring around the top edge.
    Close up of the inside of a white porcelain server, with a blue ring painted around the edge. The blue ring follows the top edge of the spout.
    Close up of the bottom of a white porcelain server. Red Blossom Tea Company's logo is etched into the base.
    A set of matching white porcelain teaware with blue rings around the lips. From left to right, a gaiwan, a server, and two teacups.
    Close up of the top of a white porcelain server with a blue ring painted around the lip. A matching gaiwan is on the left, and a pair of matching cups on the right.
    A collection of matching teaware, white porcelain with a blue ring painted around the edge of each piece. A gaiwan on the left, server in the top right, and two cups in the bottom right. The server and cups are filled with tea.
    A hand pours tea from a white porcelain server into a white teacup. To the right there is a gaiwan, also white with blue rings painted around the edges.

    $36.00

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    Our gorgeous Ming Server is handcrafted in Dehua, Fujian from premium, high-fired porcelain. Finished with a thin, hand-painted cerulean line along the rim, this elegant vessel pays... →


  • Side view of a pair of white porcelain teacups, with a ring of blue painted around the rim.
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    Ming Tasting Cups

    $18.00

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    Ming Tasting Cups

    Side view of a pair of white porcelain teacups, with a ring of blue painted around the rim.
    Side view of a pair of white porcelain teacups, with a ring of blue painted around the rim.
    A pair of white teacups, with a glass server filled with tea and a gaiwan in the background.
    Side view of a pair of white teacups with a blue ring around the rim, each filled with tea. A glass server filled with tea and a gaiwan are out of focus in the background.
    Bottom of a white porcelain teacup, with a Red Blossom Tea Company logo etched into the base.
    Ten white porcelain cups with a blue ring around the lip arranged in a pattern on a white background.

    $18.00

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    A modern interpretation of traditional Ming Dynasty blue-and-white porcelain, our Ming Tasting Cups are crafted in Dehua, Fujian from paper-thin white porcelain and finished with a hand-painted cerulean rim line. The... →


  • Side view of the competition brewing set. A white ceramic bowl on the left, and a white ceramic brewing vessel on the right.
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    Competition Brewing Set

    $32.00

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    Competition Brewing Set

    Side view of the competition brewing set. A white ceramic bowl on the left, and a white ceramic brewing vessel on the right.
    Side view of the competition brewing set. A white ceramic bowl on the left, and a white ceramic brewing vessel on the right.
    Side view of each piece of the competition brewing set. From left to right, the bowl, the brewing cup, and the lid.
    Top down view of each piece in the competition set. The brewing cup has some Formosa oolong tea leaves in it.
    Side view of the competition set in-use. A hand holds the brewing vessel above the bowl as it is decanted, one finger through the handle, the thumb holding the lid in place.
    Side view of the Competition set in use. The base of the cup and the handle of the lid rest on either edge of the bowl, allowing the tea inside to be decanted hands-free.
    Rear view of the competition set in use. The brewing vessel rests on top of the bowl to decant, showing the printed logo on its base.

    $32.00

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    This simple brewing set is the preferred brewing method for tea competitions. For everyday use, the brewing cup works much like a gaiwan. The handle keeps fingers cool, and the lid strains the leaves as the liquid is poured through the notch in the side.... →


  • Side view of a glass teapot with tea inside, showing the glass infuser with small slits to allow water through.
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    Blossom Glass Teapot

    $48.00

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    Blossom Glass Teapot

    Side view of a glass teapot with tea inside, showing the glass infuser with small slits to allow water through.
    Side view of a glass teapot with tea inside, showing the glass infuser with small slits to allow water through.
    Side view of a glass teapot.
    Front view of a glass teapot showcasing the spout, with a dip shaped into the bottom to prevent dribbling.
    Rear view of a glass teapot, with the infuser hanging inside.
    Side view of each part of a glass teapot laid out. From left to right, the infuser, the pot, and the lid.
    Close up of the infuser for a glass teapot. It has 12 slits cut into the bottom to allow water to pass through.
    Side view of water being added to a glass teapot, with leaves in the nested glass infuser.

    $16.00

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    A charming glass teapot of heat-resistant, food grade borosilicate glass. A larger size provides plenty of room for blossoming teas to expand. Also comes with a glass infuser to showcase your favorite loose leaf tea. The infuser's fine slits allow the tea to steep while keeping... →


  • Side view of a glass cup with tea brewing in it. Tea leaves are rising and falling in the inset glass infuser.
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    Glass Infuser Cup

    $25.00

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    Glass Infuser Cup

    Side view of a glass cup with tea brewing in it. Tea leaves are rising and falling in the inset glass infuser.
    Side view of a glass cup with tea brewing in it. Tea leaves are rising and falling in the inset glass infuser.
    Side view of the glass infuser cup. The infuser is in the cup, and the lid covers it.
    Rear view of the glass infuser cup, showing the handle. The infuser is in the cup, and the lid covers it.
    Side view of each part of the glass infuser cup. From left to right, the infuser, the cup, and the lid.
    Side view of a glass cup with a glass infuser basket. The lid is off to the side, underneath the handle.
    Side view of a glass up with a tea infuser. Water is being added, causing the leaves to churn. A glass lid is placed off to the side.
    Side view of a glass cup filled with tea. A hand is removing the glass strainer, allowing the remaining tea to flow out of the slits in the infuser.
    Side view of a glass cup with tea in it, a glass infuser on the side filled with tea leaves resting on a glass lid.

    $8.00

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    The glass infuser cup's ability to brew tea far exceeds its rather simple demeanor.

    The lid helps maintain brew temperature, but also serves as a trivet... →


  • Two fully assembled thermoses side by side. The one on the left is larger, the one on the right is slightly shorter.
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    Double Walled Glass Thermos

    $28.00

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    Double Walled Glass Thermos

    The fully assembled small thermos, without the cozy. The strainer is locked onto a lip inside the glass thermos, and has space for tea leaves either inside the strainer or underneath it.
    Two fully assembled thermoses side by side. The one on the left is larger, the one on the right is slightly shorter.
    Two fully assembled thermoses, showing the Red Blossom Tea Company logo in red on the black cozys. The one on the left is large, and the one on the right is slightly shorter.
    From left to right: a black cozy with a red logo to put the thermos in, the double-walled glass thermos, the stainless steel strainer basket, and the screw-on lid.
    Top down view of the fully assembled thermos. A carabiner is attached to a strap coming off of the cozy.
    Close up of the lip of the glass thermos, threaded to match with the lid. It's double-walled to insulate heat and has a small lip for the strainer basket to snap onto.
    Close up of the strainer basket that fits into the thermos. There is a small wire handle at the top to remove it.
    Top down view of the top of the lid. It has subtle knurling around the outside to make it easier to grip, and a mirror on top.
    Top down view of the inside of the lid. It has threading set into it, a silicone gasket, and a reflective silver finish where it is exposed to tea.
    The fully assembled large thermos, without the cozy. The strainer is locked onto a lip inside the glass thermos, and has space for tea leaves either inside the strainer or underneath it.
    The fully assembled small thermos, without the cozy. The strainer is locked onto a lip inside the glass thermos, and has space for tea leaves either inside the strainer or underneath it.

    $28.00

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    A sleek, double walled thermos with removable strainer and insulating sleeve.

    The double walled glass provides excellent heat retention to keep your tea warm and your hands cool. Brewing is made easy by placing loose leaves in the contained basket, which can be removed to avoid... →


  • Two glass servers side by side with tea in them, a smaller one on the left, larger on the right.
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    Modern Glass Server

    $22.00

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    Modern Glass Server

    Side view of a small glass server.
    Two glass servers side by side with tea in them, a smaller one on the left, larger on the right.
    Two empty glass servers side by side. Smaller one on the left, larger on the right.
    Side view of a small glass server.
    Side view of a large glass server.
    Top down view of a glass server with tea in it.
    A glass server with tea in it, steam gathering above the tea. A second server is blurred in the background.
    From left to right, two white teacups, a glass server full of tea, and a gaiwan all sit on top of a roll-up bamboo table runner.

    $22.00

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    A sleek, minimal glass pitcher designed with gong fu cha in mind. The large capacity makes this server ideal for combining infusions or serving groups, while... →


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