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.
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Competition Brewing Set
$28.00
$28.00
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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Modern Glass Server
$20.00
$20.00
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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Yixing Tasting Cup
$5.00
$5.00
These are our shop cups, used for all the tastings that we conduct day in and day out. They're pretty basic: crafted of yixing clay, then given a pure white glaze on the inside. For use with your own gong fu cha preparation.
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Reserve Yixing, Style 812
$680.00
$680.00
A stylized shipiao ("stone ladle") teapot with lotus motif, rendered in premium duanni (yellow clay).
Our Yixing teapots are half-handmade. A manual mold is used to assist the artisan in forming the body and lid of the vessel, while the spout, handle, and knob are formed freehand; the final teapot is assembled and... →
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Master Yixing, Style 554
$480.00
$480.00
A classic xishi teapot, rendered in revered zhuni (vermillion clay).
Our Yixing teapots are half-handmade. A manual mold is used to assist the artisan in forming the body and lid of the vessel, while the spout, handle, and knob are formed freehand; the final teapot is assembled and finished... →
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Artisan Yixing, Style 636
$360.00
$360.00
A modern, side-handled xishi teapot, rendered in revered zhuni (vermillion clay). This petite teapot is ergonomically suited to those with smaller hands.
Our Yixing teapots are half-handmade. A manual mold is used to assist the artisan in forming the body and lid of the vessel, while the spout, handle, and knob are... →
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Master Yixing, Style 531
$268.00
$268.00
A broad-bodied pot with a wide lid that makes it easy to fill and clean. The sturdy form of this pot is accented by bamboo details on the body, lid, spout and handle. Perfect for a variety of teas, but we think this pot would work best for... →
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Yixing Tea Tray
$80.00
$80.00
This traditional tea tray, made of unglazed Yixing clay, is designed to trap rinse water while brewing gong fu cha. Rather than holding the pot above the water level, like most modern tea trays, this large dish collects water around the teapot, helping... →
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Ru Kiln Oval Cup Pair
$90.00
$90.00
Part of our Song Kiln Collection, this pair of cups is inspired by the celadon ware of the Song Dynasty's Imperial Ru Kiln.
These elegant cups were crafted in northern Taiwan by nationally acclaimed master ceramicist Xu De Jia. Sold as a pair, the... →
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$90.00
Part of our Song Kiln Collection, this pair of cups is inspired by the celadon ware of the Song Dynasty's Imperial Ru Kiln.
Stately and refined in form, these lotus-motif cups were crafted by nationally acclaimed Taiwanese master ceramicist, Xu De Jia. Sold as... →
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$80.00
Part of our Song Kiln Collection, this pair of cups is inspired by the celadon ware of the Song Dynasty's Imperial Ru Kiln.
Presenting a stately and refined form, these lotus-motif cups were crafted by nationally acclaimed Taiwanese master ceramicist, Xu De Jia. Sold... →
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Ru Kiln Pot: Series 2
$280.00
$280.00
Part of our Song Kiln Collection, this teapot is inspired by the celadon ware of the Song Dynasty's Imperial Ru Kiln.
Crafted by... →
