February 2025

The development of Chinese tea utensils has spanned thousands of years, with a multitude of categories. As early as the Tang Dynasty, the tea sage Lu Yu listed twenty-four utensils suitable for brewing and tasting tea in his book ‘The Classic of Tea’. With the progress of the times, the ‘twenty-four utensils’ have undergone many […]

Tea sets serve as the medium for us to appreciate and savor tea soup. When the utensils are clean and delicate, the tea will be even more enchanting. Therefore, the selection and placement of tea utensils play a significant role in making tea. With the development of modern society and the changes in tea-drinking customs,

In the classic novel ‘The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber’, there is a formidable old lady known as Master Nie Xue. This name exudes power and mystery, prompting many to wonder about her story. Why did she take on the name ‘Extermination’? What drove her to such extremes? Does she wish to exterminate all of

Chinese tea ceremony emphasizes the beauty of five aspects, namely tea leaves, tea water, heat control, tea sets, and the environment. Today, let’s talk about the tea sets among the beauty of these five aspects. Tea sets were also known as tea utensils or tea wares in ancient times. How many of these 13 common

In the busy urban life, the time of quietly enjoying a cup of tea alone has become a way for many people to seek inner peace. Tea is not just a drink but also an art of life. Today, let’s explore together how to select suitable tea sets for one-person tea time and match four

Chinese tea sets are an integral part of the Chinese tea culture, reflecting the development of our tea-drinking culture over thousands of years. I. The Interchangeable Use of Food, Wine, and Tea Utensils Before the Han Dynasty, China did not have specialized tea-drinking utensils; they were used interchangeably with food and wine utensils. Tea was

Many tea lovers say that they haven’t fully understood tea yet, but they keep buying tea utensils one after another. Some even don’t know which teas can be brewed with them! Most of the time, it’s just a momentary impulse driven by love. For novice tea lovers who often drink tea alone, how to choose

The ancients said, “Tea thrives on water, and water depends on utensils.” It is not difficult to see the importance of tea sets when drinking tea. Good tea, good water, and a good tea-drinking environment constitute the overall environment for tea tasting. If there are also good tea sets, then the whole process of tea

As stated in tea literature: ‘To enjoy fine tea, one must use a Gaiwan.’ Among the myriad of bowls, cups, pots, and cups, why is the Gaiwan so highly praised? There is a reason for this. A Gaiwan is a type of tea set that features a lid on top, a saucer at the bottom,

Pear-shaped teapot: A classic tea vessel with a unique shape and profound cultural connotations. Here is a detailed introduction to it: I. History and Origin The history of the pear-shaped teapot can be traced back to the Yuan Dynasty, and it reached its peak during the Ming Dynasty. Named for its pear-like shape, this teapot