The kit to brew tea properly — gongfu, not bag-in-mug. A porcelain gaiwan and pitcher (or a clay teapot), a variable-temperature kettle so you do not scorch the leaves, a draining bamboo tea tray, and tasting cups. Short steeps, many rounds, real flavor.
Plans
Choose a plan that fits your needs and budget
Item List
5Water & Tray
2 itemsBrew
2 items
Cups
1 items| Item | Category | Specs | Qty | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Tableware | TypeTasting Capacity50 ml Set6 | 1 | $30 | View Shop |
Plan Totals$290
FAQ
Common questions about this kit
Gaiwan or teapot?
A gaiwan for tasting and learning (lets you watch the leaves and control steep time); a clay teapot for a favorite tea drunk daily (it seasons over time). Most start with a gaiwan.
Variable-temp kettle — necessary?
Yes. Green and white teas scorch at boiling; oolong and black want near-boiling. One kettle that hits the right temp transforms your cup.
Why a tea tray with a drain?
Gongfu brewing is wet — you warm the vessels and rinse the leaves with hot water. A draining tray catches it all instead of your table.
How much tea to start?
A loose-leaf oolong (tieguanyin or da hong pao) is forgiving and rewarding for beginners — multiple steeps, complex flavor, hard to ruin.
User Reviews
5.0 / 5.0
Gongfu tea and my espresso setup share the variable-temp-or-grinder religion — precision unlocks the cup. Gaiwan-first is right.