Sometimes you want to make your tea in a traditional way to get the best flavor from your tea leaves, but the occasion does not call for the full Gong Fu preparation. These are teaware options are modern modifications of the traditional process.
Small Tea Set
A small tea set for two or more that either includes a server or has a brewing vessel with the exact liquid capacity for its accompanying cups is the best option for informal tea brewing for company. In this way, one can prepare enough tea for everyone to drink without over-steeping the tea leaves.
To brew, simply follow the Yixing Brewing methods. If there is no server, empty the tea directly into the cups.
Gaiwan and Cup
A gaiwan and cup is all you really need. This is a superb choice if you want more control over brewing your leaves than in an infuser cup, but still don't want too much fuss. Add another cup for another person.
To brew, simply follow the Gaiwan Brewing methods. If there is no server, empty the tea directly into a cup of equivalent volume as the gaiwan, or use another gaiwan as the cup.
Small Tea Pot and Cup
When you have a special tea that you drink every day, a small tea pot and cup is also an excellent option.
Perhaps it is an oolong or pu-erh that you drink daily; brewing your tea in a yixing pot will improve your tea's flavor, as it will become seasoned quickly with frequent use.
Glass tea pots are well-suited to brewing green and white teas 'the glass radiates heat, preventing your leaves from getting over-brewed, while also showcasing the beauty of the tea leaves as well.
Whichever type of small tea pot you choose, just make sure that the cup used with it matches the liquid capacity of your pot, so the leaves don't get stewed.
To brew, simply follow the instructions for Yixing Brewing methods.
