This post is all about teaware

With the widespread availability of tea knowledge and frequent information exchanges online, tea drinkers' demands on teaware have not only increased but diversified. Gradually we are witnessing a revival/ reinventions of  teaware item. 

Crafted glazed Korean ceramic cups, pair of two, 38 USD

Blanc de Chine 'White from China' tea cups, 19 USD each

 The items that you find in my shop have been almost exclusively sought out from various locations. Along the way, I have also met people and professionals who share my love for teaware and the creation of unique pottery pieces. They continue to inspire me to write about anything to do with the vast and deep topic of tea.

Ivory white tea display plate - leaf design, 13 USD each

Hongni (red clay) Yixing teapot 1970s, 380 USD

As our bodies renew themselves with the coming of spring, I thought this to be an opportune blog entry to  include select pieces of teaware items (as requested) that add to your pleasure of designing and drinking from Cha Xis (茶席).

Floral & fauna pewter saucers, set of five, 280 USD

Japanese dark green teaboat with painted scene, 38 USD each

Tropical colours absorbent tea cloth - 23 USD each

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Teaware

Hongni (red clay) yixing teapot 1970s, 380 USD

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 Email: missteadelight@gmail.com

Floral and fauna pewter saucers, set of five

Teapot
- Hongni (red clay) yixing teapot 1970s

 Tea cups

- Celadon tea cups

- Crafted glazed Korean ceramic cups

 

Sakura-shaped Kyoware, set of three, 21 USD

Saucers

- A pair of sun and moon Yixing saucers 

- Sakura-shaped saucers, Kyoware
- Floral and fauna pewter saucers, set of five

Multi-purpose giant tea cloth in wave design (Measures ~ 120 by 200 cm)

Tea display plates

- Sea green porcelain tea plate  
- Ivory white tea display plate in leaf design
 

Pewter tea display plate, made in the 1970s-80s, 19 USD each

Water/ tea bowls and tea boats
- Handmade craquelure blush chawan with a two-toned peach and beige coloured glaze 
- Waste water/ cup rinsing bowl from Lin's ceramic studio 
- Japanese dark green teaboat with painted scene
- Double fish celadon tea boat

Tropical colours absorbent tea cloth, 19 USD each

Chaxi accessories  
- Kimono silk tea cloth in silver grey or gold weaving (Measures ~ 65 by 9.7 cm)
- Hand-painted tropical colours absorbent tea cloth (Measures ~ 34 by 103 cm) 

Waste water bowl

A touch of Antiquity 
- Watch this space!

Brewing a good cup of pu'er tea

Storing pu'er after some time will most likely increase its worth, but more importantly, how do we get the best brew out of your pu'er tea collection? Choosing the right tea leaves is a matter of your own judgement. However, let me share a few tips with you to get the best brew from your pot.

1. Flaking the pu'er tea cake and getting the right quantity. Make a small horizontal incision on the side of your cake. Tear the tea cake apart slowly and allow some parts to flake off. As much as possible, do not break individual leaves. This is also why I recommend flaking by hand and avoiding sharp tools.

2. The teapot should be wide enough to accomodate your tea leaves and their expansion during infusion. A pot with a narrow base will only intensify and accumulate bitterness of the tea at the bottom of the pot.

3. Pu'er is best enjoyed in big cups, those that roughly fit the size of our palms. Unglazed ceramic cups are more befitting for this tea and certainly add to the taste, flavour and ambience of your brewing experience.

Article adapted from Teaparker.