Tea knives were not commonly seen in Taiwan in earlier years. It wasn’t until the recent increase in Pu-erh tea consumers that they became widespread in the market. The function of a tea knife is to cut open tea cakes and tea bricks, separating the leaves for easy brewing. It is an essential tool for
A tea cart, also known as a mobile tea station, is an all-in-one tea brewing tool that combines tea set storage, tea storage, a tea tray, and a waste water basin, equipped with wheels for easy mobility. Traditionally made of wood, tea carts are now also available in iron designs in recent years, offering better
The evaluation cup, also known as a tasting cup or officially as the international tea evaluation set, is the standard tea ware used globally for objectively assessing tea aroma, appearance, liquor color, and grade. The evaluation set consists of a tasting cup, a lid, and a tasting bowl (tea pitcher). Made of white porcelain, it
A “jie-fang” (潔方), commonly known as a tea cloth or small tea towel, is used to wipe away spilled water and tea from tea sets and tabletops to keep the area clean and tidy. Simply put, it is a specialized cloth exclusively for making tea. Although it’s a small and unassuming item, using a tea
Teaware, historically referred to as tea utensils or tea vessels, encompasses all the essential tools required in the tea-brewing process. Beyond just teapots and tea cups, items like tea needles, tea trays, and fairness cups each serve their own unique functions and purposes. Introduction to Teaware Types Teapot Tea Needle Fairness Cup Tea Caddy Tea
