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Lightweight and practical, this compact circular mini tea board is just big enough for a teapot or gaiwan, a pitcher and two cups. It is made from renewable bamboo, and a hard plastic ceramic composite base that is unbreakable and super easy to clean. The white and bamboo motif with abstract mountains and water is an elegant but simple platform to show off your tea wares.

This dramatic dark wood tea boat is carved with 福, meaning good luck and blessing. The grooves in the carving give water a place to run off when brewing modern gongfu tea. The tea boat is a critical piece of the modern gongfu style, allowing brewing without a large tea board.

This beautiful mini tea tray features a black lacquer style surface as a dramatic backdrop for your fine tea wares. The tea tray bottom is a clever veneer design that is far more durable and water resistant than an untreated bamboo bottom. The top comes out with its own stand to use without a tray below it outside. The whole tray is small enough to pack carry on for tea on the go.

We love circular tea trays! The shape creates an open space and an invitation for everyone tasting tea to be equally involved. This well-built tray is a perfect size for home or work, and is big enough to comfortably hold a teapot or gaiwan, a pitcher and several cups. The dark staining on the bamboo dramatically sets off the white and blue of fine porcelain. The size and weight make this board packable for travel.

Xiangfu’s Zheng series is named after the stringed instrument since the carved grooves mimc the zheng’s strings. Groves running to a drain channel allow this personal-sized tea board to draw water away from your teapot, keeping it even and well-seasoned. The compact footprint is perfect for desk-side modern gongfu.

This stunning and truly unique tea boat from Xiangfu workshop is made from a combination of aromatic yew wood and resin. Beautiful pieces of yew are selected for their unique wood grains and shapes, and allowed to truly stand out against the swirled resin. This hand-building process means every piece is unlike any other. When the fragrant board is used for tea, the heat and moisture bring out deep forestry aromatics in the wood, bringing nature to your daily tea.

Xiangfu was founded to produce carved wooden tea wares, and this is still at the core of what they do best. This beautiful tea board has the weight and presence of a showstopper centerpiece, but is flexible enough to fit on a desk or even travel. The board is cleverly designed with grooves running along the surface to a drain channel that goes all the way around. This allows for a draining board with no slope. A tube is included for flexible drainage, but the board is also a gorgeous framing piece in modern gongfu sets with a water bowl.

This beautiful full-sized tea tray from Xiangfu Design Studio embraces their humble origins as a small workshop of bamboo crafters. The Chinese name 水云间 literally means “the space between clouds and water,” an evocative image that inspires the cut channels that serve as the drain for water poured during tea ceremony to run into the hidden tray underneath. The channels mirror the steam on a just brewed cup of tea rising and swirling, priming the tea board as a special “space” for tea. For big group tea sessions, this board has a drain with a tube so that you can keep brewing without emptying the tray itself.

The geometric lines intersecting the octagonal window evoke mist rolling by in the early morning. They also serve as a channel to drain this evocative tea board. A favorite teapot in the choice ‘window spot’ gives it center stage. This board draws on Xiangfu’s rich experience with bamboo as part of their new “Sacred Fig Tree” series, a new style of board made with dense, resin-soaked bamboo for solid weight and durability.

The circular platform with a carved lotus is the centerpiece of this board, serving as a place for a favorite teapot or gaiwan, while the carved channels are perfect for cups and pitchers. This deep, dark, solid board is actually made from dense resin-soaked bamboo that is kiln-fired for deep color. The board can be used with a drain cap for modern gongfu or with a tube in place for traditional draining gongfu tea.

A full gongfu set in its own side-satchel carry case? Yes, please! This new set from Xiangfu includes a bamboo tea board that houses a glass gaiwan with removable porcelain strainer, four cups, a bamboo tweezers and a tea cloth so you’ll never be without your favorite tea when you are picnicking, or out and about. There’s even space for several bags of tea in the tea board to keep the whole set-up together when you travel

Gongfu tea can be a perfect solo companion, helping carve out time in the day to stop and enjoy taste, texture and aroma of fine tea. This set is the perfect size for one, including a fine Ge Song celadon teapot fired in Longquan, the birthplace of celadon craft, a hand thrown hare’s fur Jian Zhan teacup from artist Lin Xi, and a space-effective tea tray to catch any water or tea while you brew.

The natural rough hewn-texture of this monumental stone tea board serves as a grounded foundation for gongfu tea. The choice of material is a critical piece of the overall balance of a gongfu set up, and stone evokes the rocky landscapes where fine tea grows, while reflecting on the minerals-driven textural complexity of great tea. The hewn grey of this board turns dark and lustrous as hot water is poured over it, and the water flows down the channel along the edges to drain to maintain a clean modern look. For modern gongfu ceremony, cap the drain with the included cap and the board works as a stunning tea boat.

The abstract lines and simple figure stand out against the natural stone texture of this monumental tea board for a grounded gongfu space. The choice of material is a critical piece of the overall balance of a gongfu set up, and stone evokes the rocky landscapes where fine tea grows, while reflecting on the minerals-driven textural complexity of great tea. The stone grey of this board turns dark and lustrous as hot water is poured over it, and the water flows down the channel along the edges to drain to maintain a clean modern look. For modern gongfu ceremony, cap the drain with the included cap and the board works as a stunning tea boat.

A carved bird motif is paired with cleverly designed grooves running along the surface to a drain channel that goes all the way around. This allows for a draining board with no slope. The fact that water poured over teapots drains away, even under the pot itself makes this style the preferred board for yixing collectors looking to show off their most beautiful pieces. A tube is included for flexible drainage, but the board is also a gorgeous framing piece in modern gongfu sets with a water bowl.

This board is cleverly designed with grooves running along the surface to a drain channel that goes all the way around. This allows for a draining board with no slope. The fact that water poured over teapots drains away, even under the pot itself, makes this style the preferred board for yixing collectors looking to show off their most beautiful pieces. A tube is included for flexible drainage, but the board is also a gorgeous framing piece in modern gongfu sets with a water bowl.

This is Xiangfu’s absolute smallest gongfu travel kit. This simple kit includes a gaiwan with removable strainer and three cups that stack and nest in the gaiwan, all bundled together in a padded green drawstring bag. It’s everything you need to enjoy your favorite tea with the smallest footprint possible, and a great intro to gongfu-style brewing for anyone looking to dive in and get the most out of their tea.

This cup's moonlight white glazing is hard to fully capture or describe. In the light, the white has a depth and luster of crystalline patterns, like water refracting light under a still surface. The tall flared shape is perfect for appreciating the aroma of teas like Tieguanyin or Wuyi oolong, or appreciating the delicate color of Dragonwell or white tea.

A full gongfu set in its own side-satchel carry case? Yes, please! This new set from Xiangfu includes a bamboo tea board that houses a glass gaiwan with removable porcelain strainer, four cups, a bamboo tweezers and a tea cloth so you’ll never be without your favorite tea when you are picnicking, or out and about. There’s even space for several bags of tea in the tea board to keep the whole set-up together when you travel

Xiangfu delivers full-on gongfu brewing in the smallest, most portable form factor with this new set. Three cups nest inside a stylish glass and bamboo brewer with a removable porcelain strainer and top. You can control brew time by removing the strainer, and pour from the pitcher into each cup for multi-infusion gongfu. When you are done, pack it up in the durable carbon-fiber case and take it on the go.

Xiangfu delivers full-on gongfu brewing in the smallest most portable form factor with this new set. Three stylish blue and white porcelain cups nest inside a glass and bamboo brewer with a matching removable porcelain strainer and top. You can control brew time by removing the strainer, and pour from the pitcher into each cup for multi-infusion gongfu. When you are done, pack it up in the durable carbon-fiber case and take it on the go.

This striking glass cup ripples like glacial ice in the sun, amplifying light and showing off the color of your tea as you sip. Tempered for boiling water and elegantly gilded, this is a stunning addition to any gongfu setup.

This brilliantly-assembled essential gongfu set is everything you need to make the time and space for fine tea, wherever you may be. The set includes a fine lustrous porcelain gaiwan, edged with a warm natural band for contrast, three matching cups with just the right flare to bring out the aromatics of tea, a tempered glass pitcher to show off the color of the finished brew, a tea towel that doubles as a runner for a formal gongfu set up, and a plastic case to dump extra tea whose lid doubles as a tea boat for your gaiwan. Everything packs into a hard case zip carrier that takes up less space than a single folded T-shirt. The perfect essential gongfu solution.

This hand made cup is a fine example of modern design and shape with gilded gold edge and daring imperial yellow glazing, plus a bamboo saucer for use with or without a tea board. The saucer is painted white on the underside for a striking contrast. This Longquan porcelain has a lustrous bright white interior to show off the color of tea. The tall shape highlights aroma like fragrance cups. Xiangfu is becoming a leader in teaware design with forward-thinking modern pieces in bold color made not to replicate traditional forms, but forge a modern toolset for the way gongfu tea is practiced today.

This hand made cup is a fine example of modern design and shape with gilded gold edge and striking light violet glazing, plus a bamboo saucer for use with or without a tea board. The saucer is painted white on the underside for a striking contrast. This Longquan porcelain has a lustrous bright white interior to show off the color of tea. The tall shape highlights aroma like fragrance cups. Xiangfu is becoming a leader in teaware design with forward-thinking modern pieces in bold color made not to replicate traditional forms, but forge a modern toolset for the way gongfu tea is practiced today.

This elegant aroma cup set is hand made in Longquan and completed with a bamboo saucer. These new designs represent the latest from Xiang Fu, and their line of gilded gaiwans & cups were celebrated with great excitement when they premiered at the autumn Xiamen Tea Expo in 2015. These are designed for serious tea lovers - from the wen xiang bei's innovative interior flare to the bright white interiors, these pieces are built to make it easier than ever to appreciate your favorite teas.

This elegant aroma cup set is hand made in Longquan and completed with a bamboo saucer. These new designs represent the latest from Xiang Fu, and their line of gilded gaiwans & cups were celebrated with great excitement when they premiered at the autumn Xiamen Tea Expo in 2015. These are designed for serious tea lovers - from the wen xiang bei's innovative interior flare to the bright white interiors, these pieces are built to make it easier than ever to appreciate your favorite teas.

This elegant aroma cup set is hand made in Longquan and completed with a bamboo saucer. These new designs represent the latest from Xiang Fu, and their line of gilded gaiwans & cups were celebrated with great excitement when they premiered at the autumn Xiamen Tea Expo in 2015. These are designed for serious tea lovers - from the wen xiang bei's innovative interior flare to the bright white interiors, these pieces are built to make it easier than ever to appreciate your favorite teas.

This convenient Xiang Fu ( 祥福 / Stone Leaf Tea Set ) mug combines glass, natural bamboo and porcelain for a beautiful self-contained brewing solution for at home and on the go. Bamboo protects you from the heat while the glass helps show off the beautiful color of your tea.

Xiangfu Workshop’s new line of Ge Song Celadon is fired using traditional techniques in Longquan, the birthplace of Celadon pottery. The light crackling grows over a lifetime of use, slowly filling in darker with tea for a beautiful effect. The traditional lustrous green of this celadon provides a great backdrop for green teas or an exciting contrast for darker teas.

Xiangfu’s newest line of professional tea tasting wares features delicately frosted tempered glass adorned with an evocative splash of gold. This cup set allows light to shine through and illuminate your tea, playing off the luster of the foil accents for a beautiful effect.

This is Xiangfu’s absolute smallest gongfu travel kit. This simple kit includes a gaiwan with removable strainer and three cups that stack and nest in the gaiwan, all bundled together in a padded green drawstring bag. It’s everything you need to enjoy your favorite tea with the smallest footprint possible, and a great intro to gongfu-style brewing for anyone looking to dive in and get the most out of their tea.

A full gongfu set in its own side-satchel carry case? Yes, please! This new set from Xiangfu includes a bamboo tea board that houses a glass gaiwan with removable porcelain strainer, four cups, a bamboo tweezers and a tea cloth so you’ll never be without your favorite tea when you are picnicking, or out and about. There’s even space for several bags of tea in the tea board to keep the whole set-up together when you travel

Xiangfu delivers full-on gongfu brewing in the smallest, most portable form factor with this new set. Three cups nest inside a stylish glass and bamboo brewer with a removable porcelain strainer and top. You can control brew time by removing the strainer, and pour from the pitcher into each cup for multi-infusion gongfu. When you are done, pack it up in the durable carbon-fiber case and take it on the go.

Xiangfu delivers full-on gongfu brewing in the smallest most portable form factor with this new set. Three stylish blue and white porcelain cups nest inside a glass and bamboo brewer with a matching removable porcelain strainer and top. You can control brew time by removing the strainer, and pour from the pitcher into each cup for multi-infusion gongfu. When you are done, pack it up in the durable carbon-fiber case and take it on the go.

This striking glass gaiwan ripples like glacial ice in the sun, amplifying light and showing off the color of your tea as you brew. With glass, you can see the leaves unfold in the gaiwan and connect with the craft of the people behind the tea before you take your first sip. Tempered for brewing with boiling water and elegantly gilded, this is a stunning addition to any gongfu setup.

Gongfu tea can be a perfect solo companion, helping carve out time in the day to stop and enjoy taste, texture and aroma of fine tea. This set is the perfect size for one, including a fine Ge Song celadon teapot fired in Longquan, the birthplace of celadon craft, a hand thrown hare’s fur Jian Zhan teacup from artist Lin Xi, and a space-effective tea tray to catch any water or tea while you brew.

This brilliantly-assembled essential gongfu set is everything you need to make the time and space for fine tea, wherever you may be. The set includes a fine lustrous porcelain gaiwan, edged with a warm natural band for contrast, three matching cups with just the right flare to bring out the aromatics of tea, a tempered glass pitcher to show off the color of the finished brew, a tea towel that doubles as a runner for a formal gongfu set up, and a plastic case to dump extra tea whose lid doubles as a tea boat for your gaiwan. Everything packs into a hard case zip carrier that takes up less space than a single folded T-shirt. The perfect essential gongfu solution.

This convenient Xiang Fu ( 祥福 / Stone Leaf Tea Set ) mug combines glass, natural bamboo and porcelain for a beautiful self-contained brewing solution for at home and on the go. Bamboo protects you from the heat while the glass helps show off the beautiful color of your tea.

Xiangfu works with ceramicists in Longquan for to offer their high-end Ge Song series, relying on careful hand-glazing and high firing temperatures. The celadon crackles while firing for beautiful patterns across the teapot. Fine crystalline formations under the glazing surface make the whole pot shine in the light. Xiangfu has styled this piece after traditional Japanese Kyusu for the long handle inspiration. The handle is left unglazed to show off the beautiful pottery underneath and for an easier grip while pouring.

Subtle cascading ripples of texture in the gaiwan accentuate the “misty” quality of the unique finish. Xiangfu’s newest line of professional tea tasting wares features delicately frosted tempered glass adorned with an evocative splash of gold. This lovely gaiwan allows you to see the color of your tea as it infuses, as well as the leaves as they expand. The light shines through and illuminates your tea, playing off the luster of the foil accents for a beautiful effect.

Xiangfu design workshop partners with masters in Longquan, the traditional ancestral home of fine celadon, to produce limited run hand-made pieces like this unique gaiwan. The handles and lid are sculpted with beautiful wave patterns, accentuated by the carved channels at the spout. Beyond their balance and design, these elements allow the gaiwan to be filled all the way to the top with boiling water while still protecting your hands and pouring without adjusting the tilt of the lid.

A full gongfu set in its own side-satchel carry case? Yes, please! This new set from Xiangfu includes a bamboo tea board that houses a glass gaiwan with removable porcelain strainer, four cups, a bamboo tweezers and a tea cloth so you’ll never be without your favorite tea when you are picnicking, or out and about. There’s even space for several bags of tea in the tea board to keep the whole set-up together when you travel

This brilliantly-assembled essential gongfu set is everything you need to make the time and space for fine tea, wherever you may be. The set includes a fine lustrous porcelain gaiwan, edged with a warm natural band for contrast, three matching cups with just the right flare to bring out the aromatics of tea, a tempered glass pitcher to show off the color of the finished brew, a tea towel that doubles as a runner for a formal gongfu set up, and a plastic case to dump extra tea whose lid doubles as a tea boat for your gaiwan. Everything packs into a hard case zip carrier that takes up less space than a single folded T-shirt. The perfect essential gongfu solution.

This cup's moonlight white glazing is hard to fully capture or describe. In the light, the white has a depth and luster of crystalline patterns, like water refracting light under a still surface. The tall flared shape is perfect for appreciating the aroma of teas like Tieguanyin or Wuyi oolong, or appreciating the delicate color of Dragonwell or white tea.

Gongfu tea can be a perfect solo companion, helping carve out time in the day to stop and enjoy taste, texture and aroma of fine tea. This set is the perfect size for one, including a fine Ge Song celadon teapot fired in Longquan, the birthplace of celadon craft, a hand thrown hare’s fur Jian Zhan teacup from artist Lin Xi, and a space-effective tea tray to catch any water or tea while you brew.

Xiangfu Workshop’s new line of Ge Song Celadon is fired using traditional techniques in Longquan, the birthplace of Celadon pottery. The light crackling grows over a lifetime of use, slowly filling in darker with tea for a beautiful effect. The traditional lustrous green of this celadon provides a great backdrop for green teas or an exciting contrast for darker teas.

Xiangfu works with ceramicists in Longquan for to offer their high-end Ge Song series, relying on careful hand-glazing and high firing temperatures. The celadon crackles while firing for beautiful patterns across the teapot. Fine crystalline formations under the glazing surface make the whole pot shine in the light. Xiangfu has styled this piece after traditional Japanese Kyusu for the long handle inspiration. The handle is left unglazed to show off the beautiful pottery underneath and for an easier grip while pouring.

Xiangfu design workshop partners with masters in Longquan, the traditional ancestral home of fine celadon, to produce limited run hand-made pieces like this unique gaiwan. The handles and lid are sculpted with beautiful wave patterns, accentuated by the carved channels at the spout. Beyond their balance and design, these elements allow the gaiwan to be filled all the way to the top with boiling water while still protecting your hands and pouring without adjusting the tilt of the lid.

These practical and affordable coasters from Xiangfu are perfect for framing off your tea cups while you brew, or for display. Xiangfu uses bamboo of varying sizes and stains for a very loose and natural aesthetic, a warm wood finish that really sets off white porcelain with stunning contrast. Due to natural variation, expect each coaster to be slightly different in finish.

Our tea-growing partners like to describe tea as tian di ren, a collaboration between earth, sky and people. These coasters are an evocative reflection on this collaboration - with resin capturing the feeling of “sky,” of water and air, the wood burls as nature and earth, and the joining of the two, the act of craft by the workshop, the people. Symbolism aside, these are a stunning and beautiful coaster solution, ready to carve out a special space on your table for the finest teas. Each coaster is unique.

Xiangfu’s roots as a workshop are in bamboo crafting, and this pu’er tray is a perfect example of their functional design. Perfectly sized for a 357g cake, the tray is a safe and convenient way to break apart a pu’er cake. The open corner allows you to pour the leaves directly into a teapot or gaiwan.

This convenient pu’er pick features a hardwood handle and a sheath to protect the blade, joined with brass fittings to actually twist tight. The brass fittings make for a perfect balance point on the pick, making it easier to handle and letting you pack it for a picnic, road trip etc without worrying.

This clever bamboo tea box from Xiangfu is the perfect tray to break up a pu’er cake before brewing with its open cut corner for pouring leaves directly into a teapot or gaiwan. When you are done with your favorite pu’er, instead of having to put it away on a shelf and risk tearing the wrapper, you can leave it it in this box, since the lid slides into place and locks magnetically to protect your best teas.

Xiangfu Workshop is most famous for their bamboo craft. This tea tool set shows off their clever design and meticulous work. A magnet secures the sliding cover, while the tea tools fold out in their own holder. The cover slides back into place for a beautiful tea table companion. The set includes a scoop, a tea tweezers, a teapot pick, and a spoon for pushing tea leaves into your pot or measuring matcha.

This stunning pu’er pick features a dramatic chiseled angle for breaking apart cakes of fine pu’er, white tea or aged oolong with ease. The handle is cut from sandalwood and perfectly joined to the blade. Breaking a cake of fine tea is part of the whole ceremony, so why not use a tool designed with modern gongfu in mind?

Part of the formal tea ceremony is invoking nature. Both Chinese and Japanese tea ceremony call for flowers. The natural element is a reminder that tea comes from the outdoors. It reinforces our connection to nature and helps transport us to the mountain peaks where the tea is grown with every sip we take. This gilded Longquan porcelain vase is an elegant piece for both tea ceremony and on its own.

This lustrous white bowl is perfect for holding first rinses and excess tea in modern gongfu tea ceremony. Adding a bowl to your tea set eliminates the need for a large draining tea board. This modern, purposeful and elegant way to drink tea can be reconfigured in any space for any size gathering. This bowl comes with a bamboo funnel that gives it a clean, elegant look and keeps the bowl from becoming overfull. The funnel can double as a tool to help pour fluffy tea leaves into teapots in a pinch. The Longquan porcelain finish is easy to keep bright and clean.

A full gongfu set in its own side-satchel carry case? Yes, please! This new set from Xiangfu includes a bamboo tea board that houses a glass gaiwan with removable porcelain strainer, four cups, a bamboo tweezers and a tea cloth so you’ll never be without your favorite tea when you are picnicking, or out and about. There’s even space for several bags of tea in the tea board to keep the whole set-up together when you travel

This is Xiangfu’s absolute smallest gongfu travel kit. This simple kit includes a gaiwan with removable strainer and three cups that stack and nest in the gaiwan, all bundled together in a padded green drawstring bag. It’s everything you need to enjoy your favorite tea with the smallest footprint possible, and a great intro to gongfu-style brewing for anyone looking to dive in and get the most out of their tea.

A full gongfu set in its own side-satchel carry case? Yes, please! This new set from Xiangfu includes a bamboo tea board that houses a glass gaiwan with removable porcelain strainer, four cups, a bamboo tweezers and a tea cloth so you’ll never be without your favorite tea when you are picnicking, or out and about. There’s even space for several bags of tea in the tea board to keep the whole set-up together when you travel

Xiangfu delivers full-on gongfu brewing in the smallest, most portable form factor with this new set. Three cups nest inside a stylish glass and bamboo brewer with a removable porcelain strainer and top. You can control brew time by removing the strainer, and pour from the pitcher into each cup for multi-infusion gongfu. When you are done, pack it up in the durable carbon-fiber case and take it on the go.

Xiangfu delivers full-on gongfu brewing in the smallest most portable form factor with this new set. Three stylish blue and white porcelain cups nest inside a glass and bamboo brewer with a matching removable porcelain strainer and top. You can control brew time by removing the strainer, and pour from the pitcher into each cup for multi-infusion gongfu. When you are done, pack it up in the durable carbon-fiber case and take it on the go.

Gongfu tea can be a perfect solo companion, helping carve out time in the day to stop and enjoy taste, texture and aroma of fine tea. This set is the perfect size for one, including a fine Ge Song celadon teapot fired in Longquan, the birthplace of celadon craft, a hand thrown hare’s fur Jian Zhan teacup from artist Lin Xi, and a space-effective tea tray to catch any water or tea while you brew.

This brilliantly-assembled essential gongfu set is everything you need to make the time and space for fine tea, wherever you may be. The set includes a fine lustrous porcelain gaiwan, edged with a warm natural band for contrast, three matching cups with just the right flare to bring out the aromatics of tea, a tempered glass pitcher to show off the color of the finished brew, a tea towel that doubles as a runner for a formal gongfu set up, and a plastic case to dump extra tea whose lid doubles as a tea boat for your gaiwan. Everything packs into a hard case zip carrier that takes up less space than a single folded T-shirt. The perfect essential gongfu solution.