Teaware Selection for Pu-erh Tea

Pu-erh tea can be brewed with a variety of tea ware, including clay teapots, gaiwans, yixing teapots, and porcelain tea sets. And a new option for brewing pu-erh tea is the elegant cup.

Clay teapots are the most popular choice for brewing pu-erh tea. They are known for their porous nature, which helps to absorb the tea's flavor and aroma. Clay teapots also retain heat well, which helps to keep the tea warm.

Gaiwans are another popular choice for brewing pu-erh tea. They are easy to use and can be found at a variety of price points. Gaiwans allow the tea leaves to steep freely, which can result in a cleaner, more delicate cup of tea.

Yixing teapots are made from a type of clay that is said to enhance the flavor of pu-erh tea. Yixing teapots are also very durable and can be used for many years.

Porcelain tea sets can also be used to brew pu-erh tea, but they are not as popular as clay teapots or gaiwans. Porcelain tea sets are less porous than clay teapots, which can result in a less flavorful cup of tea.

Which tea ware is right for you?

The best tea ware for you will depend on your personal preferences and budget.

If you are new to pu-erh tea, a gaiwan is a good option. Gaiwans are easy to use and can be found at a variety of price points.

If you are looking for a teapot that will enhance the flavor of your pu-erh tea, a yixing teapot is a good choice.

**A new option for brewing pu-erh tea is the ** Elegant cup. Elegant cups are made of two layers, an inner cup for the tea leaves and an outer cup for the tea water. The design of the elegant  cup allows the tea leaves to steep evenly, resulting in a more flavorful cup of tea.

Elegant cups are a good option for people who are looking for a simple and easy way to brew pu-erh tea. 

We do not recommend using a French press to brew any type of Chinese tea.

• The integrity of the tea leaves is compromised. The process of brewing tea with a French press involves combining the tea leaves and water, then pressing down the filter to separate the tea leaves and water. This means that the tea leaves will be immersed in water for an extended period of time, which can damage their integrity.
• The aroma and flavor of the tea are lost. The aroma and flavor of tea are primarily derived from the polyphenols in the tea leaves. These substances are only fully released when the tea leaves are in their intact state. Therefore, if the integrity of the tea leaves is compromised, the aroma and flavor of the tea will be lost.
• It is not suitable for bringing out the characteristics of Chinese tea. Chinese tea comes in a variety of varieties, each with its own unique characteristics. However, regardless of the type of tea, aroma and flavor are important quality characteristics. Therefore, if French press is used to brew tea, the aroma and flavor of the tea will be lost, which will affect the quality of the tea.