Jong Ceramics produces a range of handmade teaware for loose teas in stoneware and porcelain. These pieces can be used individually or to practice Gongfu Cha style tea service.
Gaiwan (蓋碗): lidded tea bowls that are typically used for brewing tea leaves. It is formed of three parts: the base, the main body and the lid. Gaiwans are suitable for many styles of premium teas, especially those offering complex aromas such as oolong and pu-er.
Tea Cups (茶杯): small cups to drink tea from after brewing the tea in a tea pot.
Tea Pots (茶壺): use to brew tea in and then poured into smaller tea cups.
Side handled tea pots (側把壺): teapots used to brew tea in and then poured into smaller tea cups, similar to a standard teapot but with a side handle.
Tea Pitchers (公道杯): used to pour brewed tea into and then served into smaller tea cups. Suitable to avoid over-brewing and have tea ready and waiting for seconds.
Tea Pitchers with lids (手抓壺): used to pour brewed tea into and then served into smaller tea cups.
Tea Jars (茶葉罐): storage jars/ caddy with a lid to place your tea leaves in.
Tea Boats (剛炮台 or 壺承): wide dish for tea preparation which a raised component in the centre to hold the teapot or gaiwan.
Matcha bowls (抹茶碗): bowls with higher walls to whisk matcha in.
