A bamboo base holds the paraphernalia while a tray below collects any spillage ... I did wonder about the copious quantities of tea in gong fu brewing and was relieved to hear that it’s okay ...

This ceremonial tea set-up is called Gong Fu Cha and originated from the city of Chaozhou (Teochew) in the Guangdong province during the Sung dynasty (960 to 1279). The city is situated ...

Another pour from the kettle, this time with the clay lid on, and excess water streams over the purplish pot and trickles into a decorative tray below ... Chinese "gong fu" style tea preparation ...