Savoring the cool, clear water and watching the dust settle as the tea brews – we all enjoy tea for its flavor, aroma, and charm. However, without the proper tea utensils, tea loses its essence. The importance of tea utensils in the tea-drinking process is self-evident; a fine tea deserves a fine vessel. The right tea utensils not only enhance the tea-drinking experience but also better bring out the fragrance and taste of the tea leaves. Here, we introduce 18 types of tea utensils to help you recognize them all at once.
1. Tea Caddy: The tea caddy is a small tea container used for portioning tea leaves, typically with excellent sealing properties to effectively maintain the freshness of the tea. Tea caddies come in various materials, commonly ceramic, glass, and stainless steel. Choosing an aesthetically pleasing tea caddy not only stores tea leaves but also adds beauty to your tea table.
Its design is usually relatively simple and convenient to use. The emergence of tea tongs allows us not to worry about burning our hands when drinking tea. We can easily take out the tea dregs and keep the tea set clean and tidy.
9. Tea Spoon
A tea spoon is a small tool used to take tea leaves out of the tea canister and place them in a tea tray or teapot. Its design is usually simple and convenient to use. The appearance of the tea spoon makes it more convenient for us to make tea and avoids the unsanitary situation of directly taking tea leaves with our hands.
10. Tea Needle
A tea needle is a small tool used to take out the tea leaves that block the spout of the teapot. Its shape is usually like a small stick, which is convenient to insert into the teapot. The use of the tea needle allows us not to worry about the problem of tea leaves blocking the spout when making tea, and we can drink tea easily.
11. Tea Strainer
A tea strainer is an appliance used to filter the tea leaves poured out from the teapot. Its design is usually a small net, which can effectively filter out the tea dregs. Using a tea strainer makes our tea tasting more smooth and we can enjoy the pure tea soup.
12. Tea Dregs Container
A tea dregs container is an appliance used to collect tea dregs, usually a small bowl or plate. When drinking tea, put the tea dregs into the tea dregs container to keep the tea mat clean. Such a design allows us to enjoy tea without worrying about the disposal of tea dregs.
13. Waste Tea Water Container
A waste tea water container is an appliance used to hold the discarded tea water, usually a small pot or bowl. When drinking tea, there will inevitably be some excess tea water. At this time, the waste tea water container can come in handy to keep the tea mat clean.
14. Saucer
A saucer is a small tray for holding a teacup. Its main function is to prevent the tea soup from burning our hands and also plays a decorative role. Using a saucer makes our tea drinking more comfortable and avoids the trouble of burning our hands.
15. Coaster
A coaster is a mat under the teacup, used to block the heat source and prevent the tea water from leaking out, and avoid the teacup from slipping. The materials of coasters are diverse, both practical and beautiful, and can add a touch of color to our tea mat.
16. Tea Towel
A tea towel is a tool placed at hand to wipe the spilled hot water and the water marks on the bottom of the cup at any time. A tea towel made of natural fabrics such as cotton and linen is even better, as it is both absorbent and environmentally friendly. The existence of the tea towel makes it more convenient for us to make tea and keeps the tea mat clean.
17. Water Boiler
There are a variety of water boilers. When choosing, pay attention to the harmonious matching with the tea set to ensure that the boiled water has no strange smell. Common combinations include: charcoal stove (Chaoshan stove) + Yushu kettle, alcohol stove + glass kettle, induction cooker + electric kettle, etc. Choosing a suitable water boiler can make it more convenient for us to make tea and enjoy the delicious taste of tea.
18. Other Tea Set Tools
In addition to the above 18 basic tea set tools, there are some other tea set tools, such as teapots, tea spoons, tea buckets, etc., which are all indispensable helpers when drinking tea.
Drinking tea is not just about savoring the taste of tea; it is also about embracing a slower pace of life. Understanding these basic tea utensils can help us better enjoy the charm of tea.
In this fast-paced life, finding a quiet corner to brew a pot of fine tea and savor it can make life more fulfilling.
