Teaware

Gaiwans, Yixing pots, fairness pitchers, and cups — the tools of the ceremony and how to use them.

Gaiwan vs. Yixing Teapot: Which Should You Buy First for Gongfu Cha?

Gaiwan vs. Yixing Teapot: Which Should You Buy First for Gongfu Cha?

2026-07-21 · 8 min read

A porcelain gaiwan shows you the leaf; an Yixing teapot remembers the tea. Learn how to choose your first Gongfu Cha vessel without wasting money.

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One Yixing Teapot, One Tea: Why Your Clay Pot Needs a Commitment

One Yixing Teapot, One Tea: Why Your Clay Pot Needs a Commitment

2026-07-21 · 7 min read

Yixing clay breathes, absorbs, and remembers. Understand the science behind 'one pot for one tea' and how to season your teapot without myths.

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