- by Tenmokus Editorial Team
Gaiwan Lid Fit: Check Before Ordering One
Before ordering a replacement gaiwan lid, identify the exact bowl model and ask the seller to confirm the pairing. Send photographs and measurements with their endpoints marked. Treat a similar color, a matching capacity label, or one diameter as a...
- by Tenmokus Editorial Team
Tea Set Contents: Check Before You Order
Before ordering a gongfu tea set, match the selected option to a written list of pieces and quantities. Use the photographs to identify questions, then confirm the answers in the listing or with the seller. Keep brewing vessels, separate accessories,...
- 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...