Chinese Gongfu Tea Set – Antique Dehua Teapot & 6 Cups
Chinese Gongfu Tea Set – Antique Dehua Teapot & 6 Cups
Chinese Gongfu Tea Set – Antique Dehua Teapot & 6 Cups
Chinese Gongfu Tea Set – Antique Dehua Teapot & 6 Cups
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Chinese Gongfu Tea Set – Antique Dehua Teapot & 6 Cups

$58.00 AUD
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Chinese Gongfu Tea Set – Antique Dehua Teapot & 6 Cups

This is a traditional Chinese tea set with real presence.

A 275ml teapot and six cups in Dehua ceramic, finished with ornate antique-style artwork.

It's made in Dehua, Fujian, one of China's great porcelain towns. The decoration is detailed and a little opulent, but the shape stays classic and easy to use. A handsome ceramic teapot set for the table, and a striking tea set gift for someone who likes things with character.

What tea to drink with this set

The glaze is neutral and won't hold flavour, so you can brew freely. A 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 (275ml) · 6 × tea cups (55ml)
  • A traditional Chinese tea set for the table — enough for the whole group
  • Dehua ceramic with ornate antique-style decoration, high-fired and food-safe for hot tea
  • Classic, easy-to-pour shape under all that detail
  • A striking tea set gift for anyone who likes a bit of grandeur

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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