Wooden and brass tea utensil set (gong fu cha)

Tea utensil set, €57.

A wooden pot and its utensils — all the gestures of gong fu cha, within easy reach.

The essential utensil set for preparing Chinese tea. A wooden pot with brass banding that keeps the tools upright, next to the teapot, and five utensils for measuring, clearing, handling, and maintaining. Wood with red highlights, golden brass, precise movements: all that makes up the quiet beauty of gong fu cha.

Exotic wood with warm red tones, pleasant to the touch, and polished golden brass. The pot features an engraved floral pattern. Each utensil combines wood and metal: the tip of a scoop, the point of a needle, the mounting of tongs, the soft bristles of a brush.

Why this utensil set

The six gestures of gong fu cha. Preparing Chinese tea involves a series of small actions: measuring leaves, clearing the spout, handling a hot cup, drying a splash. Each utensil corresponds to one of these actions. Together, they make the session fluid and clean.

Wood and brass, made to last. The wood with red highlights and golden brass age beautifully: they develop a patina, catch the light, and become more beautiful with use. The pot keeps the tools upright and protected, always ready near the tea tray.

A beautiful object, for use or as a gift. It's the accessory that completes a tea corner, and a thoughtful gift for anyone who enjoys carefully preparing tea.

The set in detail

The pot	Wooden utensil holder, brass-banded, engraved floral pattern
The scoop	Scoop with brass tip, for picking up and measuring leaves
The tea knife	Needle with cap, for clearing the teapot spout
The brush	Natural bristles, for maintaining the teapot and sweeping the tea table
The tongs	Brass mounting, for handling cups and teapot without burning yourself
The tweezers	Wooden tweezers, for handling hot cups

What each utensil is for

The scoop takes dry leaves from the container and pours them into the teapot or gaiwan, without touching them with fingers.

The tea knife (a thin needle) clears leaves that block the pouring spout during infusions.

The brush is used to maintain the teapot — it's used to distribute water on a clay teapot and to give it a patina — and to sweep fallen leaves from the tea table.

The brass tongs and wooden tweezers pick up hot cups to scald them and serve them without burning yourself or leaving fingerprints.

Maintenance

Wipe the wood after use with a slightly damp cloth, without letting it soak: wood does not like standing water. Avoid dishwashers. From time to time, a drop of suitable wood oil nourishes the material and revives its sheen. Dry the brush upside down and let it breathe. Brass develops a natural patina; a soft cloth is enough to restore its shine if desired.

Features

Materials	Wood with red highlights (species to be confirmed) and brass
Composition	1 pot + 5 utensils: scoop, tea knife, brush, tongs, tweezers
Pot height	≈ 11 cm (to be confirmed)
Utensil length	≈ 18 to 20 cm (to be confirmed)
Maintenance	Wipe dry or with a slightly damp cloth

Frequently asked questions

What does this tea utensil set contain?

A wooden utensil holder pot with brass banding and five utensils: a scoop for picking up leaves, a tea knife (needle) for clearing the teapot spout, a brush for maintenance and the table, brass tongs and wooden tweezers for handling hot cups.

What are gong fu cha utensils used for?

They accompany the actions of Chinese tea preparation: neatly measuring leaves, clearing the pouring spout, handling hot cups without burning yourself, and keeping the tea table tidy. These are the traditional tools for gong fu cha service.

How to maintain wooden tea utensils?

Wipe them after use, without letting them soak or putting them in the dishwasher. A drop of suitable wood oil, from time to time, nourishes the material. Brass develops a patina over time and can be revived with a soft cloth.

Who this set is for

For those who prepare tea using gong fu cha and want the right tools at hand, gathered in a beautiful object.

For beginners who want to get equipped all at once, without searching for each utensil separately.

And for those looking for a gift for a tea lover: useful, complete, and durable.

To go further

To put these utensils to work, discover how to prepare tea using gong fu cha, and browse our Yunnan teas.