Preparing tea
Preparing tea is a real art and a skill that requires rigor and a certain knowledge of the products, but also of the accessories. Whether classic, for everyday teas, or traditional, for infusing great vintages, accessories play a decisive role in the final quality of the infusion.
Lady Xishi hongni teapot
Lady Xishi zini teapot
Lady Xishi zini teapot
Wengxing zini teapot
Longdan duani teapot
Meili zini teapot
Longdan zhuni teapot
Fangyuan zini tea jar
Xiao Yunyu zini tea jar
Timer One - Three - Five
Tea Timer
Tea Timer
Plastic thermometer
Gyokuro set
Gyokuro set
Cooling pot
Gyokuro set
Gyokuro set
Cooling Pot
Cooling Pot
Shiboridashi teapot
Shiboridashi teapot
Shiboridashi teapot
Shiboridashi teapot
Shiboridashi teapot
Shiboridashi teapot
Shiboridashi teapot
Shiboridashi Teapot + Cooling Pot
Shiboridashi Teapot + Cooling Pot
Teapots, essential for good tea preparation
- Porcelain teapots are ideal for delicate teas, as they perfectly reproduce the aromas and retain a moderate amount of heat, thus avoiding any "cooking" of the leaves while keeping the tea at the right temperature for tasting.
- Glass teapots, which are becoming increasingly popular, have the advantage of allowing you to visually appreciate the evolution of the infusion and the beauty of the rehydrating leaves. As glass retains very little heat, it is best used for fragile teas (green, white, yellow).
- Vitrified stoneware teapots, with their ability to store heat, are more suitable for infusing teas that need a high temperature to bring out their best; such as wulong, black teas, dark pu'er teas and infusions.
- Enamelled cast-iron teapots are very similar to stoneware teapots, making them suitable for the same types of tea.
Cups and bowls for optimum enjoyment
- Yunomi Japanese teacup: a Japanese cup for everyday use without a handle, often in stoneware or porcelain, with traditional or modern designs. They are traditionally offered as a pair to newlyweds.
- Porcelain and ceramic teacups: A porcelain teacup is naturally elegant, and can also have a variety of designs. Ceramic cups, on the other hand, retain heat well.
- Matcha bowl (Chawan): Indispensable for preparing matcha, the matcha bowl is shaped to facilitate the use of a whisk. Its thickness is designed to regulate water temperature.
- Integrated infusers and transparent cups: practical accessories for infusing directly in the cup, with a steel or glass infuser. Transparent cups allow you to see the quality of the infusion and are heat-resistant.
Other essential accessories for tea tasting and preparation
Tea filters: whether made of vegetable paper, glass, stainless steel or integrated into the teapot, filters are indispensable for retaining the tea leaves
Kettles with temperature control: a real help in brewing tea, with water always at the right temperature. They are very practical and ensure perfect infusion of your tea and avoid "cooking" fragile teas such asgreen tea