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Gong Fu Cha

Literally translated as "tea with effort", Gong Fu Cha is one of the most traditional ways to brew Chinese teas. Whole leaves are brewed in a small teapot, and water is added to the same tea leaves several times. In effect, we think of this like brewing an espresso instead of a large pot of coffee - the process requires a bit more time and focus, but produces a more intense flavor.

  • Spring Gaiwan
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    Spring Gaiwan

    $40.00

    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 line along the rims of the lid, body, and saucer, this elegant vessel pays modern tribute to the famed...


  • Summer Gaiwan
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    Summer Gaiwan

    $40.00

    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 the rims of the lid, body, and saucer, this elegant vessel pays modern tribute to the famed "blue and...


  • Ming Server
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    Ming Server

    $36.00

    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...


  • Ming Tasting Cups
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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 thin lip ensures an optimal mouthfeel with each sip, while the cups' elegant form helps to capture the...


  • Stagg EKG Kettle
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    Form meets function in the Stagg EKG, an advanced temperature-controlled water kettle by Fellow.

    Though minimalist in design, the Stagg EKG is one of the most capable electric...


  • Long Bamboo Service Tray
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    Our basic tea service tray is perfectly versatile. Try lining with a tea towel and brewing a couple of rounds of gong fu cha, or simply using the tray to organize and keep your tea ware in one place.

    Crafted of honey-hued bamboo. A raised...


  • Leaf Strainer
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    Leaf Strainer

    $12.00

    Our Leaf Strainer is an elegant and completely unique way to filter your loose leaf tea when brewing gongfu-style or decanting into a mug. Crafted from...


  • White Tea Dish
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    A simple and beautifully shaped vessel for holding your tea leaves. We use it at the shop as a presentation dish to show the tea before brewing. For gong fu cha, the tea dish is an elegant intermediary between a canister of tea and the...


  • Digital Tea Scale
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    Easy to use, with an unbranded matte black design, this minimalist scale is perfect for portioning premium tea leaves for gongfu brewing. The scale is accurate to 0.01 grams, with a maximum capacity of 100 grams, and will quickly become an invaluable tool in your pursuit of...


  • Cherrywood Tea Scoop
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    Tea scoop carved from cherry wood, in a finish that accentuates the color of tea leaves.

    Please note that this is a handmade item, and every scoop will vary slightly in grain pattern, shape, and finishing.


  • Bamboo Tea Tongs
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    Tongs crafted from bamboo make it easy to handle small cups or reach into the narrow opening of a yixing teapot.


  • Competition Brewing Set
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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....


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