GongFu Cha Starter Kit

The GongFu Cha Starter Kit is the ideal set for those who wish to get closer to the traditional Chinese art of the tea ceremony, known as Gong Fu Cha. This complete kit provides everything you need to begin exploring and appreciating this fascinating practice, combining a selection of fine teas with essential accessories for authentic preparation.

Contents of the GongFu Cha Starter Kit

Selection of Tea (30 grams total)

• Jin Mu Dan Oolong Tea (10g): Sourced from the Wuyi Mountains, this oolong tea, whose name means “golden peony,” offers a floral flavor combined with mineral and roasted notes typical of rock oolongs.
• Keemun Red (Black) Tea (10g): Originating in Keemun County in Anhui Province, this black tea is renowned for its elegant fragrance and velvety taste, with orchid and cocoa aromas.
• Lotus Organic White Tea (10g): A high-quality organic white tea characterized by a delicate flavor and natural sweetness, perfect for those seeking a refined tasting experience.

Essential Accessories

• Traditional White Porcelain Gaiwan (180ml): A fundamental tool in the Chinese tea ceremony, the gaiwan is used for infusing and drinking tea, allowing precise control of the preparation process.
• Blue Majolica Porcelain Mug: Elegant cup that enriches the tasting experience by combining aesthetics and functionality.
• Glass Pitcher (200ml): Known as chahai or “jug of justice,” it allows tea to be poured evenly into cups, ensuring balanced flavor distribution.
• Digital Thermometer: An indispensable tool for precisely controlling water temperature, a crucial element in enhancing the organoleptic characteristics of all types of tea.
• USB Scale: Allows accurate metering of the amount of tea leaves for each brew, ensuring consistent and repeatable preparation.

Why Choose the GongFu Cha Starter Kit?

Approaching the Chinese tea ceremony may seem complex, but with the GongFu Cha Starter Kit you will have everything you need to begin this cultural and sensory journey. Each component of the kit has been selected to provide an authentic experience, allowing you to explore different varieties of tea and hone your skills in their preparation.

In addition, the quality of the included accessories ensures long lasting durability, accompanying you in discovering and deepening the art of Gong Fu Cha.

What Does Gong Fu Cha Mean?

The term Gong Fu Cha (功夫茶) literally translates as “skillfully prepared tea” and is a traditional Chinese technique for tea infusion that emphasizes precision, control, and attention to detail. This method, which originated in Fujian Province and is also widespread in Taiwan and Guangdong, allows the aromas and nuances of each variety of tea, especially oolongs, Chinese black teas (hong cha) and some white teas, to be extracted to their fullest.

Preparing tea in the Gong Fu Cha style means:

• Use appropriate tools, such as a gaiwan or Yixing teapot, for controlled infusion.
• Pay attention to infusion time and temperature, key factors in enhancing the flavor profile of the leaves.
• Make multiple infusions so as to appreciate the evolution of the tea’s flavor over time.

This practice is not just a way to prepare tea, but an art that invites calmness, mindfulness and full immersion in the sensory experience of tasting.