Tea ware: Difference between revisions
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=== Accessories === | === Accessories === | ||
Tea Trays | ==== Tea Trays ==== | ||
Used in Chinese Gongfu tea ceremonies to catch spills and display tea ware. | |||
Tea Scoops: For measuring tea leaves. | Tea Scoops: For measuring tea leaves. | ||
Whisks | ==== Whisks ==== | ||
Canisters | Specifically the bamboo chasen used in Japanese matcha preparation. | ||
Cultural Significance | ==== Canisters ==== | ||
Chinese Tea Culture | Airtight containers for storing tea leaves to preserve freshness. | ||
== Cultural Significance == | |||
=== Chinese Tea Culture === | |||
In China, tea ware is integral to the Gongfu tea ceremony, which emphasizes the artful preparation and presentation of tea. The choice of tea ware, such as the material and shape of the teapot, is considered crucial to the tea's flavor and the overall experience. | In China, tea ware is integral to the Gongfu tea ceremony, which emphasizes the artful preparation and presentation of tea. The choice of tea ware, such as the material and shape of the teapot, is considered crucial to the tea's flavor and the overall experience. | ||