{"product_id":"set-ustensiles-the-bois","title":"Wooden and brass tea utensil set (gong fu cha)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea utensil set, €57.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.1em; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA wooden pot and its utensils — all the gestures of gong fu cha, within easy reach.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; color: #6b6258; margin-top: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 1.5em;\"\u003eExotic 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- [[VIDEO]] Emplacement vidéo. Une fois la vidéo téléversée comme média produit, elle apparaît dans la galerie. Pour l'intégrer ICI dans le texte, remplacer ce commentaire par : \u003cdiv style=\"margin: 1.5em 0;\"\u003e\u003cvideo controls preload=\"metadata\" playsinline poster=\"URL_IMAGE_POSTER\" style=\"width:100%; border-radius:8px; display:block;\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"URL_VIDEO_CDN_SHOPIFY.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e --\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top: 1px solid #e5e2dc; padding: 14px 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; padding: 6px 0; font-size: 1.05em; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;\"\u003e\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex-shrink: 0;\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" height=\"22\" width=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M9 24 Q11 13 22 9 Q22 21 13 25 Q10 26 9 24 Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M10 24 Q14 19 21 10\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWhy this utensil set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe six gestures of gong fu cha.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWood and brass, made to last.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA beautiful object, for use or as a gift.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's the accessory that completes a tea corner, and a thoughtful gift for anyone who enjoys carefully preparing tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top: 1px solid #e5e2dc; padding: 14px 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; padding: 6px 0; font-size: 1.05em; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;\"\u003e\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex-shrink: 0;\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" height=\"22\" width=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003crect rx=\"0.5\" height=\"3\" width=\"14\" y=\"6\" x=\"9\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M10 9 L10 25 Q10 26 11 26 L21 26 Q22 26 22 25 L22 9\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe set in detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e5e2dc;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 8px; color:#6b6258; white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eThe pot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eWooden utensil holder, brass-banded, engraved floral pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e5e2dc;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 8px; color:#6b6258;\"\u003eThe scoop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eScoop with brass tip, for picking up and measuring leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e5e2dc;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 8px; color:#6b6258;\"\u003eThe tea knife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eNeedle with cap, for clearing the teapot spout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e5e2dc;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 8px; color:#6b6258;\"\u003eThe brush\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eNatural bristles, for maintaining the teapot and sweeping the tea table\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e5e2dc;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 8px; color:#6b6258;\"\u003eThe tongs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eBrass mounting, for handling cups and teapot without burning yourself\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 8px; color:#6b6258;\"\u003eThe tweezers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eWooden tweezers, for handling hot cups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top: 1px solid #e5e2dc; padding: 14px 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; padding: 6px 0; font-size: 1.05em; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;\"\u003e\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex-shrink: 0;\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" height=\"22\" width=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M16 5 V7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M10 11 Q16 7 22 11\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M9 11 L23 11\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M9.5 13 L10.5 20 Q16 22 21.5 20 L22.5 13 Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M6 24 Q16 27 26 24\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWhat each utensil is for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe scoop\u003c\/strong\u003e takes dry leaves from the container and pours them into the teapot or gaiwan, without touching them with fingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe tea knife\u003c\/strong\u003e (a thin needle) clears leaves that block the pouring spout during infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe brush\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe brass tongs and wooden tweezers\u003c\/strong\u003e pick up hot cups to scald them and serve them without burning yourself or leaving fingerprints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top: 1px solid #e5e2dc; padding: 14px 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; padding: 6px 0; font-size: 1.05em; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;\"\u003e\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex-shrink: 0;\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" height=\"22\" width=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 5 Q14 8 12 11\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M16 5 Q18 8 16 11\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M20 5 Q22 8 20 11\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M8 14 L24 14\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M9 14 L10 22 Q11 25 16 25 Q21 25 22 22 L23 14\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M23 16 Q27 17 26 21\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWipe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top: 1px solid #e5e2dc; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e2dc; padding: 14px 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; padding: 6px 0; font-size: 1.05em; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;\"\u003e\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex-shrink: 0;\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" height=\"22\" width=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003ccircle fill=\"currentColor\" r=\"1\" cy=\"10\" cx=\"9\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M13 10 H24\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003ccircle fill=\"currentColor\" r=\"1\" cy=\"16\" cx=\"9\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M13 16 H24\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003ccircle fill=\"currentColor\" r=\"1\" cy=\"22\" cx=\"9\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M13 22 H22\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e2dc;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; color: #6b6258;\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eWood with red highlights \u003cem\u003e(species to be confirmed)\u003c\/em\u003e and brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e2dc;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; color: #6b6258;\"\u003eComposition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003e1 pot + 5 utensils: scoop, tea knife, brush, tongs, tweezers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e2dc;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; color: #6b6258;\"\u003ePot height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003e≈ 11 cm \u003cem\u003e(to be confirmed)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e2dc;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; color: #6b6258;\"\u003eUtensil length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003e≈ 18 to 20 cm \u003cem\u003e(to be confirmed)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; color: #6b6258;\"\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eWipe dry or with a slightly damp cloth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 1.5em; font-weight: 400; color: #3a3028; margin-top: 2.5em; margin-bottom: 0.3em; letter-spacing: 0.02em;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 40px; height: 2px; background: #DCA704; margin-bottom: 1.5em;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does this tea utensil set contain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5em;\"\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are gong fu cha utensils used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5em;\"\u003eThey 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0.4em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to maintain wooden tea utensils?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5em;\"\u003eWipe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 1.5em; font-weight: 400; color: #3a3028; margin-top: 2.5em; margin-bottom: 0.3em; letter-spacing: 0.02em;\"\u003eWho this set is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 40px; height: 2px; background: #DCA704; margin-bottom: 1.5em;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5em;\"\u003eFor those who prepare tea using gong fu cha and want the right tools at hand, gathered in a beautiful object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5em;\"\u003eFor beginners who want to get equipped all at once, without searching for each utensil separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5em;\"\u003eAnd for those looking for a gift for a tea lover: useful, complete, and durable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 1.5em; font-weight: 400; color: #3a3028; margin-top: 2.5em; margin-bottom: 0.3em; letter-spacing: 0.02em;\"\u003eTo go further\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 40px; height: 2px; background: #DCA704; margin-bottom: 1.5em;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5em;\"\u003eTo put these utensils to work, discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/blog\/comment-preparer-the-puer\" style=\"color: #3a3028; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px;\"\u003ehow to prepare tea\u003c\/a\u003e using gong fu cha, and browse \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/all\" style=\"color: #3a3028; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px;\"\u003eour Yunnan teas\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Daothé","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58248529838425,"sku":"ACC-USTENSILES-THE-01","price":57.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0250\/4956\/3215\/files\/set-ustensiles-the-bois-laiton-pot-daothe.jpg?v=1780956905","url":"https:\/\/daothe.com\/en\/products\/set-ustensiles-the-bois","provider":"Daothé","version":"1.0","type":"link"}