Oolong Tea Utensils

This zhu ni Gong Fu Teapot is nicely proportioned with a distinctive profile.

• Height: 11.5 cm
• Width: 8.5cm
• Depth:8.5cm
• Capacity: 220cc

This teapot is made in Taiwan of zhu ni clay (朱泥).

This zisha Gong Fu Teapot is nicely proportioned with a classic profile.

• Height: 8.5 cm
• Width: 8.5cm
• Depth:8.5cm
• Capacity: 200cc

This teapot is made in Taiwan of zisha clay (紫砂壺).

Brewing Instructions

We recommend brewing our loose-leaf oolong tea Gong Fu style with a small earthenware teapot. The oolong tea is poured into a serving vessel and from there served in small tea cups, and the same oolong tea leaves can be brewed many times.

Water for making oolong tea should be just below the boiling point - about 85 - 95 degrees Celsius or 185 - 205 degrees Fahrenheit. Rather than measuring the temperature, try removing it from the heat when the large bubbles are just starting to form.

When the water has reached the correct temperature, a small amount is used to rinse the teapot and cups. The Oolong tea leaves are then measured into the teapot. Use enough to cover the bottom of the vessel, to allow for expansion.

The teapot is filled about half-way with hot water. This first infusion is not for drinking - it allows the oolong leaves to "awaken" and start to unfurl. It also removes excess dust from the tea leaves. Pour this first infusion after about 10 seconds, then fill the pot again for the first drinking infusion.

The first steep is quite short - 30 to 50 seconds depending on the type and quality of the oolong. Making oolong tea is a delicate art and finding the appropriate balance between volume, temperature, and steeping time requires knowledge of the tea leaves. If the first steep is too strong or too weak, you can adjust the brewing time for subsequent steeps.

After pouring the oolong the teapot can be immediately filled with hot water for the subsequent brew. Each brewing time can be slightly longer than...

This classic Gong Fu teapot is as functional as it is beautiful.

Dimensions:

• Height: 9 cm
• Width: 8 cm
• Depth: 14 cm
• Capacity: 220 cc

This gaiwan is ideal for everyday use. The non-reactive porcelain provides a neutral brewing vessel that reveals the true flavors of the tea.

The gaiwan's rounded shape allows for maximum water circulation as the tea brews, and is easy to pour.

Made in Taiwan

Dimensions:

Size: 10 X 9.5 cm (4 X 3 3/4 inches)
Capacity: 160cc (5.4 ounces)

Handle-less tea cup for gong-fu style oolong tea.

These teacups have an elegant shape and color with an accented rim.

Dimensions:

Diameter: 3" - 75 mm
Height: 1 3/4" - 45 mm
Capacity: 1.35 ounces - 40 cc

Handle-less tea cup for gong-fu style oolong tea.

These teacups feature a Japanese-style crackle effect glaze and an elegant pastel finish.

Dimensions:

Diameter: 1 3/4" - 70 mm
Height: 1 3/4" - 45 mm
Capacity: 1.35 ounces - 40 cc

Handle-less tea cup for gong-fu style oolong tea.

These teacups feature a subtle pastel finish with a gentle flute.

Dimensions:

Diameter: 3" - 77 mm
Height: 1 3/4" - 45 mm
Capacity: 1.7 ounces - 50 cc

This white ceramic tea set consists of a brewing cup with lid and a serving cup. It is used by professional tea tasters and during tea competitions since the ceramic does not add any flavor to the tea. It is ideal when sampling new teas and is also very nice for everyday use.

The tea is brewed in the covered brewing cup and then poured out into the serving cup. The serving cup is used to pour the tea into individual tea cups.

A ceramic spoon (not included) is often used with this type of set. It is dipped in the brewing tea to collect the aroma - such an important part of the tea tasting experience.

Dimensions:

Brewing Cup - Height: 3 1/4" - 85 mm
Width: 2 1/2" - 65 mm
Capacity: 5 US fluid ounces - 150 cc

Serving Cup - Height: 2" - 55 mm
Width: 3 1/4" - 85 mm
Capacity: 7 US fluid ounces - 210 cc

Brewing Instructions

This tea tasting set consists of the brewing vessel and the serving vessel. Use enough tea leaves to cover the bottom of the brewing vessel, then add water just below the boiling point - about 85 - 95 degrees Celsius or 185 - 205 degrees Fahrenheit.

If desired, the first infusion can be used to rinse the tea leaves and allow them to "awaken". Fill the brewing vessel about half-way and after about 10 seconds pour it into the serving vessel and discard it. Then fill the brewing vessel again for the first drinking infusion.

The first steep is quite short - 30 to 50 seconds depending on the type and quality of the oolong. Making oolong tea is a delicate art and finding the appropriate balance between volume, temperature, and steeping time requires knowledge of the tea leaves. If the first steep is too strong or too weak, you can adjust the brewing time for subsequent steeps.

After transferring the oolong tea into the serving vessel, the...

These bamboo wood tea utensils are very useful when making gong-fu style oolong tea. This is a set of four wood tea utensils:

• Tea Scoop for pouring the tea leaves into the tea pot
• Measuring tool for removing excess leaves from the scoop
• Tongs for removing used tea leaves from the pot
• A pick for clearing the nozzle of the tea pot

This tea utensil set is made in Taiwan from Taiwan bamboo.

This tea strainer is the ideal size for making gong-fu style oolong tea. Stainless steel with a fine mesh.

Made in Taiwan

Brewing Instructions

This tea strainer can be used while making Gong Fu style oolong tea in a small earthenware teapot. The oolong tea is poured from the tea pot through the strainer into a serving vessel and from there served in small tea cups.

Water for making oolong tea should be just below the boiling point - about 85 - 95 degrees Celsius or 185 - 205 degrees Fahrenheit. Rather than measuring the temperature, try removing it from the heat when the large bubbles are just starting to form.

When the water has reached the correct temperature, a small amount is used to rinse the teapot and cups. The Oolong tea leaves are then measured into the teapot. Use enough to cover the bottom of the vessel, to allow for expansion.

The teapot is filled about half-way with hot water. This first infusion is not for drinking - it allows the oolong leaves to "awaken" and start to unfurl. It also removes excess dust from the tea leaves. Pour this first infusion after about 10 seconds, then fill the pot again for the first drinking infusion.

The first steep is quite short - 30 to 50 seconds depending on the type and quality of the oolong. Making oolong tea is a delicate art and finding the appropriate balance between volume, temperature, and steeping time requires knowledge of the tea leaves. If the first steep is too strong or too weak, you can adjust the brewing time for subsequent steeps.

After pouring the oolong the teapot can be immediately filled with hot water for the subsequent brew. Each brewing time can be slightly longer than the previous.

With a good quality tea, you can expect to get 5 to 8 brews before the tea starts to lose its flavor.