Gong Fu Cha Utensils

The traditional Chinese method used for brewing tea, specifically oolong and puerh teas, is referred to as "gong fu cha." The Chinese do not refer to this method as a ceremony, per se, as in the Japanese Tea Ceremony. 

To perform the gong fu ritual properly one should have at his disposal several utensils: a tea table typically made of wood or bamboo with a reservoir for catching spills; a Cha He or presentation vessel into which the tea is placed prior to brewing; a gaiwan or an Yixing teapot for infusing the tea; a Cha Hai (Fair Cup) into which the tea is poured after infusion; an aroma cup and tasting cup for capturing the aroma and flavor of the tea; and a Cha Dao which is a set of wooden or bamboo utensils which includes a scoop, a pick, tongs, etc.