Gong-fu Cha ceremony will need a big enough space to accommodate a table suitable to hold the number of utensils required. The allotted space should also be peaceful and calming and this kind of ambiance is created with incense, flowers , music and even songbirds. 1. Preparation of the water. This is a very important […]
By tradition, oolong tea or sometimes black tea can be used for a Gong fu cha ceremony. Firstly, dry leaves that were used for brewing are put in the tea bowl or box and given to every guest so that they may appreciate the tea’s aroma and the quality of its appearance. A. Quality of […]
1. Tea pots Ideally, teapots required in Gong-fu Cha are made from unglazed Yixing clay which is reputed to produce tea pots that have the ability to improve the tea’s taste, quality and scent. Yixing clay is known to cause mixing of the flavours from previously brewed tea into any tea brewed in the pot […]
Gong fu tea equipment basically include the following: a) small cups, b) a bowl with lid called gai wan c) ‘gong dao bei’ which is a small jug and a set will include about 4-12 cups d) a shallow bowl called ‘Cha He’ which has an open spout or a neck. The Cha He is […]
Gong fu tea ceremony, also called as Cha dao tea ceremony, is a way of life in Fujian, China, particularly ZangZhou and Quanzhou. Gong Fu, also spelt as Kong Fu, means talented in making tea. The term Gong Fu Cha Dao, therefore, means being talented in the ways of tea. It is also referred to […]
There is a special way of preparing Oolong tea called Gong Fu Cha that came all the way from China. One can also use Gong fu cha for black tea but isn’t recommended for green tea I. Gong fu Cha ceremony II. History of Gong-fu Cha III. Equipment used in Gong-fu Cha IV. 4 essential […]
I. Gong fu Cha ceremony There is a special way of preparing Oolong tea called Gong Fu Cha that came all the way from China. One can also use Gong fu cha for black tea but isn’t recommended for green tea – Read More… II. History of Gong-fu Cha Gong fu tea ceremony, also called […]