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Chinese Tea Utensils and Equipment.
editChinese tea utensils are pieces of equipment used to brew tea in the Chinese method gongfu tea. The teaware can vary depending on the person practicing gongfu tea as there are no strict rules on what can and can't be used.
Gaiwan - Primary Tea Brewing Vessel
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The gaiwan[1] is the primary tea brewing vessel in gongfu tea. Gaiwan (盖碗) literally translates to "lidded cup". The gaiwan consists of 2 parts: the cup or the bowl, and the lid, which goes on top. Gaiwans are traditionally made from glass, clay, or porcelain.
When using a gaiwan, the following steps are used:
- Remove lid
- Place tea in gaiwan
- Add boiling water
- Place lid ontop
- Set the lid's aperture (the gap between the lid and bowl)
- Pour into pitcher
Teapot - Primary Tea Brewing Vessel Apart from The Gaiwan
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A teapot is the primary tea brewing vessel if you are not using a gaiwan. Teapots (茶壶) are most commonly made from "Yixing purple clay[2]." This type of clay has a dark brown colour and is also porous. This means that the teapot will absorb the tea's aroma and oils, enhancing the flavour of the future brews. This is also why you cannot use soap[3] to clean a Yixing teapot.
When using a teapot, the following steps are used:
- Remove lid
- Place tea in teapot
- Place lid back ontop
- Pour into pitcher
Pitcher - Vessel in which Tea is Poured into Cups
editA pitcher is an important piece of teaware when practicing gongfu tea. The pitcher is also known as the 公道杯[4] which translates to the "Justice Cup" or the "Fairness Cup". It gets it's name because it ensure every one gets the same strength in their cup. If you pour the tea straight from the gaiwan or teapot the first cup will have less flavour while the last cup will have the most. When using a pitcher - it mixes it all up ensuring everyone gets the same brew and flavour.
When using a pitcher, the following steps are used:
- Pour tea from gaiwan or teapot into pitcher
- Pour tea from pitcher into cups
Cups - The Vessel from which Tea is Drunken From
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Chinese tea cups are generally quite small and can be made from glass or Yixing clay. They generally hold ~20 - ~25mls of liquid. Because if the cups are small, it keeps the tea warmer, makes it easier to drink when it's hot, and keeps an aroma.
Tea Tray - The Tray where water is Collected
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A tea tray (茶盘) is a tray that generally has a slitted top (that can be removed) and a reservoir under the top were any excess water or tea leaves can be collected. They can be made from a lot of different materials such as wood, bamboo, and stone. Some tea trays, as mentioned above, have a top and a bottom while some larger trays are one piece. A tube runs down the back of the tray under a table and then into a bucket or bowl under the table.These larger tea trays are generally heavier and also designed to stay in one area (e.g, a dedicated tea area / house).
Tea Pets - A cute, fun Addition to your Tea Table.
editTea pets[5] (茶宠) are small figurines or characters that live on your tea table. Historically, potters had left over Yixing clay from their teapots so they would just make it into small animals (e.g., dragons, lions). Because in gongfu tea, we don't drink the first steep (because it's to wash and open the leaves), we pour that first steep over the tea pet instead of pouring it into the tea tray. Leftover or cold tea can also be poured over the tea pets.
If the teapets are made from unglazed or glazed clay, they will start to patina over time. This means that overtime, they may develop a brown sheen or tint which shows that tea has been poured over them a lot of times.
Many tea drinkers name their tea pets and build relationship with them.
Other Items
editThere are many other items that aren't always needed. These include:
- Tweezers / Tongs - to grab the tea or the hot cups
- Tea caddy - a small piece of bamboo used to present the tea in a pleasing way.
- Smelling Cups (Taiwanese Gongfu Tea) - used to trap aroma - smell it after.
- ↑ "Gaiwan", Wikipedia, 2026-05-26, retrieved 2026-07-11
- ↑ "Yixing Clay Teapots — Handcrafted Purple Clay (Zisha) Pots". A Moment of Tea. Retrieved 2026-07-11.
- ↑ "How to Clean a Yixing Purple Clay Teapot". SiYuTao Teapot. 2026-06-16. Retrieved 2026-07-11.
- ↑ "Master the Gong Dao Bei: Your Guide to the Chinese Fairness Cup". Orientaleaf. 2024-07-16. Retrieved 2026-07-11.
- ↑ "Tea Pets — Clay Figures That Change Colour with Your Tea". A Moment of Tea. Retrieved 2026-07-11.
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