A ceremonial Gong Fu Cha set typically incorporates a kettle, Yixing tea pot (tea pot made from unglazed Yixing clay), pitcher, tea pick, receptacle for tea leaves, bowl and tea cups. These full ...

They are generally unglazed and unpainted, so the hot liquid seeps into the clay, which is said to affect the flavor of the beverages, giving them a more earthy flavor. Lately, synthetic materials ...