A quiet guide to Chinese tea
gongfutea.co is a small, independent publication about Gongfu Cha — the Chinese practice of brewing tea with attention. We write for curious beginners and slow-living readers: no jargon walls, no mysticism for its own sake, just clear explanations of the ceremony, the teas, the teaware, and the history behind them.
What we cover
- The ceremony — what Gongfu Cha is, where it comes from, and how to brew your first session.
- How to drink — temperature, aroma, texture, and the etiquette of the tea table.
- History — from Shennong's legend to Lu Yu's Classic of Tea and the Tea Horse Road.
- Tea types — the six families of Chinese tea and how to choose among them.
- Teaware — gaiwans, Yixing pots, fairness pitchers, and cups, and how to use them.
Editorial approach
Every article is researched against primary and reputable sources — including China's official intangible cultural heritage records — and sources are listed at the end of each piece. Where we simplify, we say so.
Advertising
The site is supported by programmatic advertising (Google AdSense). Ads keep the reading free; they never influence what we write.
Contact
Questions, corrections, or tea recommendations: [email protected].