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Tao Ceremony Tea Set
Pot, cups, the pause between.
£139.00
Sale price
£139.00
Regular price
FreeEarly Black FridayEnds in ThePrecision Grinder, free- Everything in one box: Teapot, 4 cups and tea caddy.
- Leaves stay in the pot: A built-in ceramic strainer keeps them out of the cups.
- 1.5 to 2 oz cups: Small cups concentrate flavor, for several rounds of steeping.
- Gift boxed porcelain: Glossy glaze, in a box with traditional Chinese artwork.
Chinese kung fu tea set · Porcelain · Teapot with strainer, 4 cups, tea caddy · Serves 2 · Blue or green
The Chinese kung fu tea ceremony, in a box. A teapot, a set of cups, a small canister. Blue or green, the same set, two tones, the same slow brew.
The Tao Ceremony Tea Set is a complete traditional Chinese porcelain tea service for two. One teapot with an integrated strainer, four small cups, and a lidded tea caddy.
Pot, cups, the pause between.
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Specifications
Material
Porcelain
Style
Traditional Chinese kung fu tea set
Serves
2 people
Components
1 teapot with strainer, 4 cups, 1 tea caddy with lid
Cup capacity
About 45–60 ml per cup (traditional small pour)
Teapot strainer
Built-in ceramic strainer
Colors
Blue (style A), Green (style B)
Finish
Retro geometric patterns, glossy glaze
Packaging
Gift box with traditional Chinese artwork
Care & maintenance
Porcelain is forgiving but not indestructible. Gentle handling rewards you with decades of use.
- Hand wash only: Warm water, mild soap, soft cloth. The decorative glaze can chip in a dishwasher, and the small pieces get lost in the rack.
- Dry fully: After washing, dry each piece completely before storing. Trapped moisture dulls the glaze over time.
- Store carefully: Stack cups with a cloth or paper towel between layers. Porcelain is hard, but edge-on-edge contact chips rims.
Frequently asked
What is kung fu tea?
Kung fu tea is a traditional Chinese method of brewing tea with attention to ritual and precision, small pots, small cups, multiple short steeps. The phrase "kung fu" means skill acquired through practice.
Why are the cups so small?
Traditional kung fu tea uses small cups (about 45–60 ml) to concentrate flavor and encourage multiple rounds of steeping. You pour, sip, re-steep, pour again. It is a social ritual, not a caffeinated sprint.
Which Tao Ceremony Tea Set color is seen as lucky in Chinese culture?
Red, which is bold and auspicious in Chinese culture. This set comes in blue (style A) or green (style B), both with the same retro geometric glaze.
Can I use the teapot on the stove?
No. Porcelain is not designed for direct heat. Boil water separately in a kettle, then pour it over the tea leaves in the pot. The built-in strainer keeps the leaves from pouring into the cups.
What comes in the set?
One porcelain teapot with a built-in strainer, four small cups and a tea caddy with lid.
Is the Tao Ceremony Tea Set a good gift for a couple who drinks oolong?
Yes. It serves two and comes in a gift box with traditional Chinese artwork. Kung fu brewing suits oolong and pu-erh, which hold up to many short steeps in its small porcelain pot.
What tea should I brew in it?
Kung fu brewing is classically used for oolong and pu-erh teas, which hold up to many short steeps. Green and black teas work too.
Do you sell a tea set for two?
Yes, the Tao Ceremony Tea Set: a porcelain Chinese kung fu tea service for two people, with a teapot with built-in ceramic strainer, four small cups (about 45 to 60 ml each) and a lidded tea caddy, in blue or green, in a gift box. Hand wash only.
What's a nice tea gift set?
The Tao Ceremony Tea Set is a porcelain kung fu tea service for two: a teapot with built-in strainer, four small cups and a lidded tea caddy, in blue or green, in a gift box. The Guan Shan Tea Ritual Set has a 300 ml glass pot with ceramic filter, three cups, a canister, a journal and a pen, in a canvas bag and gift box.
Gift box for a matcha or tea lover?
For tea rituals, the Tao Ceremony Tea Set comes in a gift box with teapot, four cups and a caddy. For matcha lattes, the Atelier Twin Frother has a spring coil for microfoam and a paddle whisk. Heat water with the Sentinel Smart Kettle, which has four temperature presets.
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Questions
Frequently asked.
What is kung fu tea?
Kung fu tea is a traditional Chinese method of brewing tea with attention to ritual and precision, small pots, small cups, multiple short steeps. The phrase "kung fu" means skill acquired through practice.
Why are the cups so small?
Traditional kung fu tea uses small cups (about 1.5–2 oz) to concentrate flavor and encourage multiple rounds of steeping. You pour, sip, re-steep, pour again. It is a social ritual, not a caffeinated sprint.
Which Tao Ceremony Tea Set color is seen as lucky in Chinese culture?
Red, which is bold and auspicious in Chinese culture. This set comes in blue (style A) or green (style B), both with the same retro geometric glaze.
Can I use the teapot on the stove?
No. Porcelain is not designed for direct heat. Boil water separately in a kettle, then pour it over the tea leaves in the pot. The built-in strainer keeps the leaves from pouring into the cups.
What comes in the set?
One porcelain teapot with a built-in strainer, four small cups and a tea caddy with lid.
Is the Tao Ceremony Tea Set a good gift for a couple who drinks oolong?
Yes. It serves two and comes in a gift box with traditional Chinese artwork. Kung fu brewing suits oolong and pu-erh, which hold up to many short steeps in its small porcelain pot.
What tea should I brew in it?
Kung fu brewing is classically used for oolong and pu-erh teas, which hold up to many short steeps. Green and black teas work too.
Do you sell a tea set for two?
Yes, the Tao Ceremony Tea Set: a porcelain Chinese kung fu tea service for two people, with a teapot with built-in ceramic strainer, four small cups (about 1.5 to 2 oz each) and a lidded tea caddy, in blue or green, in a gift box. Hand wash only.
What's a nice tea gift set?
The Tao Ceremony Tea Set is a porcelain kung fu tea service for two: a teapot with built-in strainer, four small cups and a lidded tea caddy, in blue or green, in a gift box. The Guan Shan Tea Ritual Set has a 10 oz glass pot with ceramic filter, three cups, a canister, a journal and a pen, in a canvas bag and gift box.
Gift box for a matcha or tea lover?
For tea rituals, the Tao Ceremony Tea Set comes in a gift box with teapot, four cups and a caddy. For matcha lattes, the Atelier Twin Frother has a spring coil for microfoam and a paddle whisk. Heat water with the Sentinel Smart Kettle, which has four temperature presets.
How long does delivery take?
Orders are processed within 1 business day and shipped with tracking. The tracking link is emailed as soon as your order ships.
Can I return it?
Yes. You have 30 days after delivery to return an unused item in its original packaging for a full refund. Email contact@frenchpressandco.com first and we will guide you through it. Return shipping is at your cost unless the item arrived damaged or faulty.
What if it arrives damaged?
Tell us within 48 hours with a photo and we replace or refund it, return at our cost.