Water Heater
The most commonly used water heater is an electric kettle, also known as a portable water heater, made of stainless steel or plastic. Additionally, there are ceramic, glass, and cast iron kettles designed to be used with open flames or induction cookers.
A teapot is used to hold Tea leaves and boiling water, making it an essential tool in the process of brewing tea. Common types of teapots include those made of purple clay, ceramic, porcelain, and glass. Purple clay teapots are the dominant choice due to their excellent airtightness and breathability, and they are widely recognized as superior vessels for brewing tea. Ceramic teapots come in various colors and shapes, porcelain teapots are particularly attractive, and glass teapots are perfect for brewing flower teas.
Teacup
Used for tasting tea. Tasting cups are typically small and handleless. The styles, patterns, and materials of tasting cups vary greatly, with porcelain cups being the most common. Currently, imitation Ru kiln cups in various colors are quite popular.
Covered Bowl (Three-Talent Cup)
Also known as a three-talent cup, it usually consists of a lid, bowl body, and saucer, symbolizing “Heaven, Earth, and Humanity” in harmony. Covered bowls are most commonly made of porcelain. They can serve two purposes: to brew tea and then pour out the tea for sharing, or to steep the tea and directly serve as a cup for tasting the tea.
Tea Caddy
Also known as a tea canister, it is a container for storing tea. Materials include paper, metal, tin, ceramic, porcelain, and glass.
Fairness Cup (Public Cup)
Also called a public cup, tea pitcher, or tea sea, it is used to evenly distribute brewed tea, ensuring a consistent flavor and avoiding the bitter taste that can develop if tea steeps too long in the teapot. Fairness cups are commonly made of porcelain, glass, or ceramic, and are available in both handleless and handled versions.
Tea Tray
It is used to place tea brewing tools and to collect spilled or excess tea during brewing, as well as the waste water from warming and Cleaning the teapot and cups.
Six Gentlemen of Tea Ceremony (Tea Art Six Tools) refer to the tea tube, tea spoon, tea funnel, tea measure, tea tongs, and tea needle. These tools are typically made of bamboo or wood, which complement the elegance and purity of tea.
Tea Tube: A container for holding tea ceremony utensils.
Tea Spoon: Also known as a tea scoop, it is shaped like a spoon, hence the name. Its primary use is to remove steeped tea leaves from the pot. After brewing, tea leaves can fill the pot, and the openings of most pots are not very large, making it inconvenient and unhygienic to use hands. Therefore, a tea spoon is used.
Tea Funnel: Placed over the mouth of the teapot when adding tea to guide the leaves into the pot and prevent them from falling outside.
Tea Measure: Used for transferring tea into the pot.
Tea Tongs: Also known as a tea shovel, it serves the same function as a tea spoon. It can be used to remove tea residue from the pot and is often used to hold tea cups while washing them, preventing burns and maintaining hygiene.
Tea Needle (Tea Pick): The tea needle is used to clear the inner mesh (Infusion basket) of the teapot to ensure smooth water flow. It can be used to unclog the spout when blocked by tea leaves or to spread the leaves evenly in the pot, with finer leaves at the bottom and whole leaves on top.
Tea Mascot
Also known as tea toys, these are adorable figurines placed on the tea tray. Their designs often carry symbolic meanings, and most are made of purple clay. Tea mascots add much charm to the tea setting.