In Tea ceremony, an essential element is the tea ceremony set, also known as the six gentlemen of tea. The six gentlemen of tea refer to: tea spoon, tea needle, tea strainer, tea tongs, tea measure, and tea caddy. Tea ceremony is the Han Chinese folk method of picking, making, boiling, and Drinking Tea. A typical tea ceremony set includes tea tongs: also called tea nippers, shaped like a pair of tongs; tea spoon: also known as tea measure, shaped like a small spoon; tea funnel: or known as tea strainer, shaped like a ring similar to a funnel; tea needle: also referred to as tea pick, shaped like a thin needle; tea scraper: shaped like a stick with a flat curved end; tea vase: shaped like a flower vase.

Below, the Bubble Tea editor will provide a brief introduction:

Tea tongs: also known as “tea shovel,” the function of tea tongs is the same as that of a tea spoon, they can be used to remove tea residue from the pot. They are also often used to hold Teacups when washing them, which is both heat-resistant and hygienic.

Tea spoon: also known as “tea rake,” its shape resembles a teaspoon, hence the name. Its primary use is to scoop out steeped tea leaves from the pot. After tea has been brewed, the leaves tend to tightly fill the Teapot, and given that most Teapots have a small opening, using one's hand to remove the leaves is both inconvenient and unsanitary, so a tea spoon is used.

Tea caddy: a container for storing tea ceremony utensils.

Tea strainer: placed over the pot opening before adding tea, it guides the tea into the pot and serves as a filter to prevent leaves from falling outside.

Tea measure: also known as tea spoon, it is the utensil used to place tea into the pot.

Tea needle: the function of the tea needle is to clear the inner mesh (hive) of the teapot to ensure smooth water flow. It is used to clear blockages when the spout is obstructed by leaves or to spread the leaves evenly after placing them in the pot, with broken leaves at the bottom and whole leaves on top.

The materials for the six gentlemen of tea are typically bamboo or wood. Bamboo products have a refined elegance, while wooden items possess a pure texture, complementing the aroma of tea and ink. Other accessories for tea ceremony include: tea tray, tea mat, tea cloth, tea pet, tea mat, brush for pot care, tea strainer.

The tea ceremony set is an object frequently used on the tea tray but often overlooked, such as the tea strainer, which is used when brewing tea with a lidded bowl or teapot to filter out tea residue; tea nippers used to hold aromatic cups and tea bowls, made of wood, bamboo, or metal; and tea mats used to place tasting cups. Separately, these items may not catch your attention when scattered on the tea tray, but together in a tea ceremony bottle, they form the tea ceremony set. These tea strainers, nippers, and mats, due to their functional limitations, mostly share similar shapes, differing only in material and craftsmanship.

The tea ceremony set, as an indispensable tool in the entire tea art performance, adds a beautiful touch to the poetic and picturesque scene of tea tasting, enhancing the decorative beauty. It is both a practical tool and an artistic expression, making it irresistible to many tea enthusiasts. Among these items, perhaps what catches your eye is the tea ceremony bottle used to store components. These bottles come in various materials and shapes, not limited to flowers, birds, fish, and insects, each carrying rich symbolism, which greatly enhances the ornamental value of the tea ceremony set.