traditional chinese tea set with ceremonial use

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Where ancient ritual meets the modern soul.  A handcrafted tea ceremony set. For mindful moments and sacred expansion.

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Applications & Industries

Our traditional Chinese tea set is suitable for drinking, but our tea set is very convenient to carry, so you can use this tea set in different industries. What industries can I apply to?

What problems can it solve?

Companies and enterprises who wish to offer a genuine cultural experience or create an air of refined elegance can benefit from our tea sets. They can be used by:

  • Traditional tea houses and cultural centers who can use the tea set to conduct authentic tea ceremonies for their guests, so that guests can experience the Chinese heritage in an immersive fashion.

  • Premium hospitality providers (such as luxury hotels, resorts, and fine-dining restaurants) who wish to offer a traditional tea service to elevate their service with a touch of unique sophistication, perfect for customers who tend to enjoy the finer things in life.
  • Educational facilities who offer Asian studies, cultural exchanges, and host traditional craft or mindfulness workshops who wish to provide a unique, hands-on, experience for their participants

  • Painters, students, and collectors who appreciate traditional craftsmanship and wish to study Asian pottery
  • As an ornament in a spa, wellness center, or corporate reception area to promote calmness, or as a display to honor and express admiration for one’s own or another’s culture.
Zisha teapots are widely used

In a world that often feels rushed and disconnected, a traditional Chinese tea set offers a powerful antidote. It provides the structured preparation method and tools necessary to practice mindfulness and slow down, solve the problem of not being able to appreciate the complexity and subtle flavors of high-quality loose-leaf teas with the help of the Gongfu method that allows multiple short infusions to uncover, discover and explore an evolving experience of the tea, cultural authenticity, to honor traditions, and to engage hosts and guests alike in a memorable and enjoyable experience that brings people together. In short, it solves the problem of being too overwhelmed—the tea set is a simple, effective means of practicing mindfulness, a way to slow down and carve out that pocket of time.

FAQ

Here are answers to some of the most common questions about traditional Chinese tea sets and how they’re used:

A traditional Chinese tea set for ceremonial use would typically include a small teapot (meant to be used with multiple short infusions), multiple small handleless teacups, a tea tray (often hollow with a drainage system to manage water) and a fairness cup (Cha Hai or Gong Dao Bei), which tea is poured into so everyone gets an evenly brewed cup. A few other tea tools could also be included in the tea set ― a tea scoop (Cha Ze) for transporting tea leaves into the pot, a pair of tea tongs (Cha Jia) for grasping hot teacups, and a tea strainer.
Traditional Chinese tea sets are made from a variety of materials, with porcelain, ceramic and Yixing clay being the most common.
Is the material important? Yes, the material is very important. Porcelain is a non-porous material, therefore lending itself most to more subtle teas, such as green, white or yellow teas, to allow the pure taste of the tea to express itself. Yixing clay is a historic type of clay from the Yixing region that is both porous, and “seasons” to the tea, absorbing oils and flavours from the tea brewed inside. They are highly prized for oolong and pu-erh teas, where the seasoning can help add to the subtle complexity of the tea over repeated use. Glass sets are prized for their ability to observe the opening of the tea leaves and clarity of the brew, suitable for a variety of teas.

The Gongfu Cha is a ceremony around maximizing the flavor of the tea leaves by flamboyantly subjecting them to multiple short infusions. A basic ceremony starts by warming all the teaware with hot water. Then, you place tea leaves in the teapot (often 1/3 of it). You quickly add hot water over them and immediately discard it to have them “wake up”. You then prepare the first real infusion, over a few seconds only, pour it into the fairness cup, and then pour from there into the little teacups to serve. In the following infusions, brewing times are slightly incremented. Emphasis is put on the aroma, taste.

It depends on the material. With porcelain and glass, I can usually just rinse the set in hot water after using. If it really needs cleaning, I use a mild soap. In that case, I have to be very thorough about rinsing out every soap molecule. With Yixing clay teapots, it’s very important NOT to use soap. Only rinse the teapot in hot water after use. The clay is slightly porous and will absorb the essence of the tea, making the pot better seasoned and improving the flavour of future brews of that type of tea. Always let all parts air dry completely before storing.
Yes, you can brew anything. However, the material used to make the teapot can have an effect on the final product. Porcelain and glass teapots can be used to brew any tea. Yixing clay teapots, on the other hand, are traditionally reserved for particular types of tea: often oolong and pu-erh. This allows the teapot to build up a seasoning that is dedicated to that variety of tea. If you were to brew a variety of teas in a single Yixing teapot, you would end up with a mix of flavors as the essential oils inside the microscopic pores from the previous tea will be present.
The teacups are small as these teaware are specially designed for the Gongfu tea ceremony. The teacup’s small size encourages you to sip the tea in small amounts to be able to concentrate and enjoy the aroma, flavor and texture of each infusion. A tea session can also consist of several cups at once, which allows you to share different infusions with your guests and observe the progression of the tea’s color, aroma, taste and texture as different brews are made.
It is strongly recommended to use a tea tray especially when practicing Gongfu Cha. Pouring hot water to warm up vessels, rinsing tea leaves, you are expected to splash and spill the water. A tea tray, especially the one with drainage system, keeps the tea making space neat and clean, making the ceremony process a lot smoother and more pleasant.
Think about what you will primarily be using the tea set for. Are you most interested in having something to use for daily brewing, hosting guests, or practicing formal tea ceremony? Consider what types of tea you are most likely to make. If you love drinking pu-erh, for instance, Yixing clay might be your material of choice. How many cups of tea do you typically make at one time? Choose a set configuration that has an appropriate number of cups and teapot capacity. Consider which aesthetic speaks to you the most. Are you drawn to the classic look of porcelain, the rustic earthiness of clay, or the modern elegance of glass?
Yserene's craftsmen are making Chinese Yixing teapots

Selection / Comparison Suggestions

You should select a traditional Chinese tea set on the basis of their material and configuration. To help you make the best choice, here is a comparison of the different features and disadvantages of each tea set:

Another point of consideration besides the material is configuration of the set. If you want to enjoy your favorite oolong teas on your own for a nice relaxing break, a teapot and cup set is a comfortable essential. If you want to practice the full ceremony, or host multiple guests over for tea, a full gongfu set with a fairness cup, tea tray, and tools will recreate the authentic experience you’re searching for. Gaiwans are another great invention, with a bowl, a lid, and a saucer, providing a versatile, traditional brewing method for single servings or smaller amounts.

Feature

Porcelain Tea Set

Yixing Clay Tea Set

Glass Tea Set

Best For Appreciating the pure flavor and aroma of delicate teas (green, white, yellow). 1 Enhancing the complexity and depth of oolong, pu-erh, and black teas through seasoning. 2 Visually enjoying the brewing process and the color of the tea; versatile for various teas. 1
Heat Retention Moderate, suitable for teas brewed at lower temperatures. Good, helps maintain brewing temperature for darker teas. Moderate.
Flavor Impact Minimal; allows the tea’s natural characteristics to be the focus. Develops a patina and absorbs tea oils over time, enriching the flavor of dedicated tea types. 2 Minimal; provides a clean taste.
Maintenance Easy to clean with hot water and occasional mild soap. Requires rinsing with hot water only; soap should be avoided to preserve seasoning. 2 Easy to clean with hot water and occasional mild soap.
Aesthetic Elegant, often featuring intricate hand-painted designs; highlights tea color. 2 Rustic, earthy appearance; develops a unique sheen (patina) with use. 1 Modern, transparent, allows observation of the leaves and liquor. 1

Actual Cases/Customer Stories

The best way to understand the impact of a traditional Chinese tea set is to learn from those who have already incorporated its use into their lives.

Many customers tell of a simple tea set that has since become a part of their daily life, a tea pot that has developed a layer of rich flavor, a conduit to a meditative state amidst a busy day. “[My Yixing clay teapot] started out plain, and just grew to this richness, this beautiful luster,” one devoted tea drinker said of their pot, which after years of brewing the same type of oolong developed a coating of rich flavor that Yixing clay alone can develop. In the process of cultivating the “seasoned” pot, this customer also discovered a sense of kinship with the pot, and the tea itself.

Another customer talked about the joys of putting on tea ceremonies for their friends and using the traditional set to introduce them to the culture of Chinese tea. The ceremony was a focal point for bonding and socialising, and the rituals it entailed ensured memorable shared experiences that went far beyond simply drinking a beverage.

Tourists frequently recount bringing home a traditional tea set as souvenirs to remind them of their travels in China. The experience of reusing the tea set helps bring them back to China. One traveler said how easily a gaiwan she bought in Hangzhou was turned into a tangible memento of her travel time in the country: [There] are tea nights when I share my tea journey, my findings, and more about the culture. A simple gaiwan, or tea pitcher, do put me on the tea table in an instant. And, these things are bound to be shared. These testimonies reveal that to own a traditional Chinese tea set is not simply a question to own beautiful objects, it is to follow a lifestyle, an idea, and a way to find cultural connection, mindfulness, and shared experiences.

Yixing teapot cools down hot water

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Product Review

20 reviews for traditional chinese tea set with ceremonial use

  1. Drew Collins

    Great conversation piece! Our guests are always asking us about our ceremony whenever they see this gorgeous set.

  2. Adrian Morales

    Totally changed my relationship with tea forever. After experiencing the ceremony, I understand why it’s persisted over centuries.

  3. Sakura Nakamura

    Perfect size for my apartment. Compact but doesn’t sacrifice any of the traditional elements or experience.

  4. Liam Foster

    The workmanship is exquisite; perfect for tranquil tea time at home.

  5. Keisha Thompson

    Having been using this for 3 months now, there is something about the ritual of this process that helps me slow down after work. The quality of this is superb.

  6. Spencer Ward

    Love love love this set! The craftsmanship is outstanding and has truly made my mornings something special. Money well spent.

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