Throughout history, one of the key aspects of appreciating tea has been the importance placed on Teaware. Therefore, to enjoy a good cup of tea, appropriate teaware is essential. A set of exquisite teaware paired with fine tea that boasts color, aroma, and flavor complements each other beautifully.

01 Ceramic Teaware

Ceramic teaware is made from finely textured clay and fired at high temperatures; its thin walls produce a crisp sound when tapped. Because the surface of ceramic ware is smooth and dense, it neither absorbs water nor flavors. Additionally, ceramic teaware conducts heat quickly and does not absorb aromas, allowing it to fully express the character of the tea, resulting in a fragrant and fresh Brew.

Due to these characteristics, ceramic teaware is particularly suitable for brewing teas with delicate and uplifting profiles.

Suitable for brewing: Tender green teas, floral black teas, and lightly oxidized oolongs such as Tie Guan Yin, young white teas like Bai Hao Yin Zhen, etc.

02 Earthenware Teaware

Earthenware is made from clay with a strong sandy texture and is fired at lower temperatures; its thick walls produce a dull sound when tapped. Its porous surface easily absorbs water and flavors; due to its low density, it conducts heat slowly and retains warmth well.

The tea broth seeps into and out of the pores on the inner walls of earthenware, interacting with mineral elements in the clay, further enhancing the tea's rich flavor and complexity.

Hence, earthenware teaware is suitable for brewing teas with robust and substantial profiles.

Suitable for brewing: Pu'er, honey-scented black teas, full-bodied oolongs such as Wuyi rock teas, heavily roasted Taiwanese oolongs, aged white teas like Shoumei, etc.

03 Purple Clay Ware

Although purple clay ware belongs to the category of earthenware, it differs significantly. Purple clay teaware is made without glazing either the inside or outside, using purple, red, and Tuan Shan clays, which are shaped and fired.

Due to the high-quality purple clay and its unique double-pore structure, purple clay ware has excellent water absorption and breathability, which can subtly enhance the color of the tea broth. Purple clay ware is suitable for brewing teas with robust flavors, especially those that are heavily oxidized, heavily roasted, or aged.

Suitable for brewing: Aged Pu'er, aged white teas, dark teas, etc.

04 Glass Teaware

Glass is a colored, semi-transparent, and impermeable mineral with strong malleability.

The most distinctive feature of glass teaware is its transparency. Through glass, you can admire the color of the tea broth and the appearance of the leaves, whether using a glass teapot, a glass pitcher, or a glass teacup, the visual appeal is strong.

However, glass teacups are fragile and prone to breaking, and they conduct heat rapidly, retain warmth poorly, and allow the tea's aroma to dissipate easily, so it's best to consume tea brewed with glass teaware promptly.

Suitable for brewing: Green teas, herbal teas, etc.

The above recommendations are based on how different teaware materials affect the tea, but they are not fixed pairings. Feel free to choose teaware according to your personal preferences and habits.