Chinese Gongfu Teapot Tea Set – Jun Kiln Ocean Blue
Chinese Gongfu Teapot Tea Set – Jun Kiln Ocean Blue
Chinese Gongfu Teapot Tea Set – Jun Kiln Ocean Blue
Chinese Gongfu Teapot Tea Set – Jun Kiln Ocean Blue
Chinese Gongfu Teapot Tea Set – Jun Kiln Ocean Blue
Chinese Gongfu Teapot Tea Set – Jun Kiln Ocean Blue
Chinese Gongfu Teapot Tea Set – Jun Kiln Ocean Blue
Chinese Gongfu Teapot Tea Set – Jun Kiln Ocean Blue
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Chinese Gongfu Teapot Tea Set – Jun Kiln Ocean Blue

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Chinese Gongfu Teapot Tea Set – Jun Kiln Ocean Blue

 

This is a ceramic teapot set in a deep ocean blue — made from Jun Kiln ware, one of the famous wares of the Song dynasty. Jun Kiln was the kiln the Song called the master of blue: its glaze ranges from sky-blue to deep ocean, and it forms in the heat of the kiln through a process called yaobian (kiln transformation). No two pieces ever come out the same, so yours will be one of a kind.

The surface is smooth as porcelain, with no crackle — just a deep, glossy blue 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 gongfu teapot set: a 300ml teapot to brew in, a fairness cup to share from, a strainer to catch the leaves, and six cups for the table. A teapot is the easy, familiar way to brew — pour for the whole table at once, with everything you need for gong fu cha with family or friends.

What tea to drink with this set

A ceramic teapot holds heat a little longer than a gaiwan, which makes it a comfortable all-rounder — especially good for fuller, warmer 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

For delicate green tea, white tea or yellow tea, a gaiwan gives you finer control over heat — see the guide below.

Which Chinese teaware suits which tea

A quick guide to matching a ceramic gaiwan, ceramic teapot or zisha clay teapot to the tea you drink.

Tea type Ceramic gaiwan Ceramic teapot Zisha clay teapot
Green tea Best Too hot Avoid
White tea (fresh) Best Too hot Avoid
Yellow tea Best Too hot Avoid
Oolong tea (light) Great Works Good
Oolong tea (roasted) Works Works Best
Black tea Good Good Good
Raw pu-erh (young) Best Too hot Duanni clay
Ripe / aged pu-erh OK Works Best
Hei cha (dark tea) OK Works Best

Best / good  Works  Avoid

Ceramic gaiwan — neutral and quick to cool, so it brews delicate teas without stewing them. Best for green tea, white tea, yellow tea and young raw pu-erh.

Ceramic teapot — holds heat a little longer. A versatile all-rounder, best for black tea and relaxed everyday brewing.

Zisha clay teapot — retains heat and seasons over time, deepening the brew. Best for roasted oolong, black tea, ripe pu-erh and hei cha. Use one tea per pot, as the clay holds onto flavour.

Duanni clay is a porous type of zisha clay that breathes more than most. It softens astringency, which makes it the one clay that suits young raw pu-erh as well as lighter teas.

What's in the box

  • 1 × teapot (300ml) · 1 × fair cup (200ml) · 1 × tea strainer with holder · 6 × tea cups (60ml)
  • A complete gongfu teapot 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 to complete the setup?

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