Modern edge. Ancient ritual. One striking set.
Contemporary matte black gongfu tea set with woven rattan teapot handle. Black ceramic exterior with cream white interior. Includes teapot, fair cup, 6 tea cups, canister, lid rest, foam tray. Slate grey gift case.
My girlfriend got me into loose-leaf tea and I wanted something that didn't look like my grandma's china cabinet. This nailed it. The matte black on my walnut desk is chef's kiss.
Took this camping (yes, really) in the grey case. Survived a 3-hour drive on dirt roads. The rattan handle doesn't get hot which is a huge plus. Minus one star because the foam tray is a bit tight.
Third gongfu set I've bought. First one I actually use daily. The cream interior lets you see the tea color properly โ matters more than you'd think for knowing when to stop steeping.
At $85 this is absurdly good value. Comes with 6 cups, teapot, fair cup, canister, AND a case. I was expecting flimsy at this price โ it's not.