No tea ceremony would be complete without all the necessary utensils and accessories, as listed below:-
1. Tea Tray or Chapan
The tea tray is an central part of any tea ceremony. It reflects a very distinctive personality of the master when brewing tea. Each tray has its own unique role in catering for the numbers of guests and types of teas served.
2. Teapots
Its history can be traced back to the Yuan Dynasty of China (A.D. 1368). It has subsequently evolved and it has been crafted to serve tea. Each collectible teapot has its maker trademark at the bottom of it. Its price is determined by the age, condition and its maker.Teapot collectors are always seeking unique and very distinctive craftsmanship.
3. Tea Utensil Set
4. Teapot Polishing Cloth/ towel
5. Water quality
To make a great cup of tea, two essential components are fresh tea and pure water. The water is the most important ingredient and it is highly recommended to use water filter system which gives water a pH level of slightly over 7.
6. Tea Canisters
The second requirement to produce good quality tea is to ensure that the tea is fresh. Appropriate storage is important such as storing the tea in a dry cool place, preferably not in direct light. Keep them away from smoke or other cooking odours.
7. Tea cups, bowls, coasters and tea pitcher
Appropriate tea cups, bowls, coasters and tea pitcher are also required depending on the number of participants and type of tea.
8. Tea Kettle
Very much depends on individual liking and preferences.
Get a complete set of this tea accessories and utensil. You may collect one item at a time and try it out yourself.
Have some fun.
James Oh
Appropriate tea cups, bowls, coasters and tea pitcher are also required depending on the number of participants and type of tea.
8. Tea Kettle
Very much depends on individual liking and preferences.
Get a complete set of this tea accessories and utensil. You may collect one item at a time and try it out yourself.
Have some fun.
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