Tea art encompasses the appreciation of techniques for evaluating tea, the artistic approach to brewing, and the enjoyment of a beautiful environment for Tea drinking. The process embodies a unity of form and spirit, forming a cultural phenomenon during tea drinking activities.

When discussing tea art, one naturally comes to the topic of purple clay tea wares. “Drinking Tea” is commonly referred to as consuming tea as a beverage to quench thirst. Yixing purple clay, developed from pottery, is a new type of Ceramic. Its origins date back to the Song Dynasty, flourished in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and continues to be popular today.

Tea art involves: selecting tea leaves, choosing water, tea brewing techniques, the art of tea utensils, and the selection and creation of an environment, among other aspects. The background of tea art is an important means of supporting the main theme, enhancing the pure, elegant, and simple nature of tea, and increasing artistic appeal. It has a long history, rich cultural heritage, and deep connections with religion. Different styles of tea art have different background requirements, and only by choosing the right background can one better appreciate the taste of tea.

Yixing purple clay tea wares used by enterprises for tea belong to a type of ceramic tea ware. They are made of dense and hard clay, often in their natural color, mostly Yixing purple clay, but also red and white clays. Currently, the best quality Yixing purple clay tea wares in China are produced in Yixing, Jiangsu Province, with some production also occurring in nearby Changxing, Zhejiang Province. Through continuous innovation by tea enthusiasts over generations, the phrase “no two square shapes are alike, no two round shapes are the same” praises the variety of shapes of purple clay tea wares. Generally, a fine piece of purple clay tea ware must possess three beauties: form beauty, craftsmanship beauty, and functional beauty. Only when these three are combined can it be considered a perfect work of craft.