We know that not all Tea is suitable for brewing in just any cup. Choosing the right teaware involves not only considering the material of the vessel but also its appearance and color. Below, we will introduce the principles of matching tea leaves with appropriate teaware.

Only by harmonizing the function, material, and color of teaware can one select a perfect set. The color of ceramic ware is closely related to the minerals contained in the clay or glaze, and the same minerals at different concentrations can produce various colors. Pottery is typically made from clay containing iron oxide, and due to variations in firing temperature and oxidation levels, it often comes in shades of yellow, red-brown, brown, and gray. On the other hand, porcelain has a rich variety of colors and patterns, which are endlessly changeable.

If you match auxiliary items based on the main color of your teaware, the combination becomes flawless. Here are some general guidelines for matching tea types with appropriate teaware colors:

Green Tea: Transparent glass cups, which should be colorless, patternless, and lidless. Alternatively, use white porcelain, blue porcelain, or blue-and-white porcelain cups without lids.

Flower Tea: Blue porcelain, blue-and-white porcelain covered bowls and cups with lids.

Yellow Tea: Milk white or yellow-glazed porcelain and yellow or orange-colored Teapots, cups, covered bowls, and cups with lids.

Black Tea: Teapots and cups with white interiors, purple sand (with a white glaze), white porcelain, red-glazed porcelain, warm-colored porcelain, or coffee sets with lids.

White Tea: White porcelain teapots and cups, or stoneware with yellow clay, and black porcelain with colored interiors.

Oolong Tea: Purple sand teapots and cups, or white porcelain teapots, cups, covered bowls, and cups with lids are ideal.

The preparation of tea generally requires teaware, tea leaves, and water, and after boiling water is poured over the tea, it can be consumed. However, to fully bring out the inherent color, aroma, and flavor of the tea, brewing it well is not an easy task. Different brewing techniques and methods must be applied according to the characteristics of the tea. The traditional method of brewing with simple utensils and free-form brewing is very suitable for the fast-paced modern lifestyle.

Most people commonly use ceramic cups or glass cups to brew tea at home or in the office, which is convenient, but since the tea leaves and tea infusion are soaked together, this can make the tea bitter and unpleasant to drink. A more practical method is to brew a large pot of tea, placing the tea leaves and water in a specific ratio. The standard ratio is usually 1:50 (tea:water). After approximately five to six minutes, pour the tea infusion into another container for slow consumption. If you wish to rebrew with the same pot, simply add hot water, but allow for longer steeping time.