Tea art is all about elegance and beauty, from the arrangement of the tea setting and the selection of individual items to even the gestures used when brewing tea. All these elements contribute to enhancing the visual appeal.

In our daily tea brewing, we tend to do whatever feels comfortable, but if we could make the process more artistic, it would add a touch of charm to our lives.

When it comes to holding the Teapot, different methods can give off very different impressions, and the techniques vary between men and women.

(1) Holding the Teapot for Women

Women usually choose smaller, daintier Teapots for brewing, so their posture is relatively simple.

The middle finger (and sometimes the ring finger) grips the handle, while the index finger gently rests on the lid (or the knob). The thumb holds onto the spout.

Once water is added, the weight of the teapot changes, affecting how it feels when pouring. It's best to try it out with water beforehand to find the angle that works best for you.

The gesture of holding the teapot is more graceful for women, reflecting their gentle and elegant demeanor.

(2) Holding the Teapot for Men

Compared to women's method, men hold the teapot in a more robust and straightforward manner, making it easier to operate.

The thumb presses against the lid, while the index and middle fingers pass through the handle to grip it.

The thumb can be placed either on the lid or the knob, but avoid blocking the air hole unless you're performing a “water stabilization” technique. If placing the thumb on the lid, be careful not to get burned.

(3) Holding a Large Teapot

Using the standard method to Brew with a large teapot can be unstable and tiring for the hand.

In such cases, both hands are needed: the right hand holds the teapot firmly while the left hand protects the lid.

(4) Holding a Miniature Teapot

For solitary sipping or sharing with just one other person, or when tasting high-end teas that cost over ten thousand yuan per kilogram, men may also need to use a small teapot.

The method for holding a small teapot is similar to that for women: the middle finger hooks around the spout, the ring finger supports the bottom of the spout to maintain balance, and the index finger rests on the lid or the knob.

(5) Special Cases

Some teapot shapes are neither small nor large, but have a tightly drawn handle that can cause burns when using the method for medium-sized teapots, yet feel too heavy when using the method for small teapots. What should be done in such cases?

(6) Pinching the Handle

The “pinching the handle” technique is suitable for slightly smaller teapot shapes. The thumb and middle finger pinch the handle towards the center of the pot, while the ring and little fingers support the bottom of the handle. The index finger taps the knob (with the assistance of the left hand if necessary).

(7) Clamping the Handle

The “clamping the handle” technique is suitable for “handle-lift” teapots, where the handle is located above the lid.

To hold this type of teapot, the thumb and the index and middle fingers clasp the base of the handle from behind, with the thumb conveniently tapping the knob (or the left-hand index finger can tap the knob).

Holding the teapot is simply a gesture for using the pot, and there's no need to rigidly adhere to any fixed form. Adapt according to your own circumstances and the characteristics of the teapot.

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