Chinese Tea Set from Kai Fat Tea

A tea set or tea service is a collection of matching teaware and related utensils used in the preparation and serving of tea. The traditional components of a tea set may vary between societies and cultures. The accepted history of the tea set begins in China during the Han Dynasty (206–220 BC). At this time, tea ware was made of porcelain and consisted of two styles: a northern white porcelain and a southern light blue porcelain. 

Tea drinking custom holds a big part of Chinese culture, there are several special circumstances in which tea is prepared and consumed; A sign of respect, To apologize and To show gratitude and celebrate weddings.. Increased enthusiasm for tea drinking led to the greater production of teaware, which significantly popularized Chinese porcelain culture.

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Where to buy: Kai Fat Tea (G / F, 132 Wing Lok Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong)

Tel: +852 25439988

Website: kaifattea.com

Hours: Monday to Sunday 9:00am - 6:30pm