Chinese Gong Fu Gaiwan/Teapot tea set Jun Kiln-green

Other Name: Gongfu Tea Set, Gong Fu Cha, Kung Fu Tea Set, Chinese Tea Ceremony Set,功夫茶具, 功夫茶具組, 茶具套装, 茶具套裝, 中式茶具, 泡茶用具, Jun Kiln, Jun Yao, Jun Ware,钧窑, 鈞窯, 钧瓷, 鈞瓷

This is a ceramic gaiwan set in a deep, living green — made from Jun Kiln ware, one of the famous wares of the Song dynasty. The colour isn't painted on. It forms in the heat of the kiln, in a process called yaobian (kiln transformation), so no two pieces ever come out the same. Yours will be one of a kind.

The surface is smooth as porcelain, with no crackle — just a clean, glossy green that shifts a little as the light moves. It's high-fired and food-safe for hot tea, and it makes a quietly special tea set gift for anyone who likes things with a bit of history behind them.

This is a full gong fu set: a 150ml gaiwan to brew in, a fairness cup to share from, a strainer to catch the leaves, and six cups for the table. Everything you need for gong fu cha with family or friends.

What tea to drink with this set

The glazed inside is neutral and won't hold flavour, so you can brew almost anything and switch freely.

A gaiwan cools quickly, so it's happiest with lighter, fragrant teas

• Green tea and yellow tea — pour quickly and the leaves stay sweet, never stewed
• White tea — gentle with silver needle and other soft styles
• Oolong tea — short steeps draw out the florals
• Jasmine tea — the open bowl lifts the scent

A teapot holds heat a little longer, which suits fuller teas

• Oolong tea — the held heat suits both light and roasted styles
• Black tea — a teapot is the natural home for a warm, malty brew
• Jasmine tea and other scented teas — easy, everyday pours
• Ripe pu-erh — fine for relaxed daily drinking

Black tea and everyday pu-erh work too. For darker, aged teas, clay teaware suits them better.

What's in the box

Gaiwan set: 1 × gaiwan (150ml) · 1 × fair cup (200ml) · 1 × tea strainer with holder · 6 × tea cups (50ml)

Teapot set: 1 × teapot (200ml) · 1 × fair cup (200ml) · 1 × tea strainer with holder · 6 × tea cups (50ml)

• A complete tea set — brew, strain, share and serve in one set
• Jun Kiln ceramic, high-fired and food-safe for hot tea
• Kiln-transformed yaobian glaze — every piece is unique, even within a matching set
• Smooth, glossy surface with no crackle — easy to rinse between teas
• Comes boxed, ready to give as a tea set gift

Looking for a gaiwan set with a tea tray?

Add a tea tray to catch the water and keep your table dry — the two go together nicely.