- by Tenmokus Editorial Team
Will This Tea Strainer Fit Your Pitcher?
To match a gongfu tea strainer to a serving pitcher, check where the strainer rests, how far its basket extends below that support, and whether it can be lifted away without catching the rim. A matching color or a single...
- by Tenmokus Editorial Team
Will Your Tea Set Fit on a Gongfu Tray?
A gongfu tea tray fits your tea set only when its usable surface holds the pieces you plan to use and lets you lift, pour, and return them without moving another vessel out of the way. Before buying, mark out...
- by Tenmokus Editorial Team
How Many Tea Cups Does Your Gaiwan Fill?
To work out how many tea cups one gaiwan pour will fill, divide the amount of tea you actually decant by the portion you want in each cup. Count complete portions by rounding down. For example, 120 ml of finished...
- by Tenmokus Editorial Team
Choosing a Saucer for a Tenmoku Tea Cup
Choose a saucer for a Tenmoku tea cup by checking three things: where the cup's foot sits, whether the cup's sides clear the saucer, and whether you can lift the cup comfortably. Start with the cup you own. A saucer's...