Mystic Celadon Leaf Decanter

Crafted from the finest celadon, this Tea Decanter stands as an emblem of elegance and tradition within the revered practice of Gongfu tea ceremony. Its serene hue, reminiscent of ancient Chinese porcelain, complements the ritualistic grace of tea preparation, serving as a bridge between the art of brewing and the artistry of serving.

In the Gongfu ceremony, this decanter plays a pivotal role, receiving tea from the brewing vessel and ensuring each cup served to guests is imbued with a harmonious balance of flavor and aroma. Its use signifies a pause between the tea's release from leaf to water and the moment it graces the cup, allowing the brew to reach an ideal state of perfection before savoring.

The Celadon Tea Decanter is not merely a container but a guardian of the tea's soul, ensuring that every pour is free from the bitterness of over-steeping, and every sip captures the essence of the leaves' journey. It invites a moment of reflection on the beauty of tea, from its color and temperature to its taste, making it an indispensable companion in the pursuit of a transcendent tea experience.

Why Decant?

• Ensures Even Flavor: Decanting tea into a separate vessel ensures that each cup has a consistent flavor, avoiding the stronger taste that comes from tea sitting with the leaves too long.

• Prevents Over-steeping: By transferring the brewed tea from the pot where the leaves remain, decanting stops the brewing process, ensuring the tea does not become bitter from over-extraction.
• Enhances Aroma and Taste: A decanter allows the tea to mix and aerate slightly, which can enhance its aroma and flavor profile, making for a more enjoyable drinking experience.
• Optimal Serving Temperature: Decanting can help bring the tea to a more suitable drinking temperature, so it’s hot but not scalding, allowing you to better taste its nuances.
• Adds Elegance to your GongFu Tea Ceremony: Using a decanter adds an extra step of refinement to the tea service, elevating the entire experience and making it more ceremonial and special.
• Facilitates Sharing: With a decanter, it’s easier to serve tea to multiple guests evenly and gracefully, ensuring everyone gets their share of the brew at its best.

Harmony

The Celadon Tea Decanter plays an important role in the GongFu Tea Ceremony. It symbolizes cultural values of balance, harmony, and fairness. Why? The Chinese name for the decanter is GongDao Bei (功道杯). 

The center character is Dao. It is often translated as "way" or "path," Dao is a fundamental concept in Chinese philosophy, particularly in Taoism. It represents the proper way of doing things, in harmony with nature and with respect for balance and ethics.

The GongDao Bei's role is deeply rooted in the values of fairness and equality. By decanting the brewed tea into this vessel before serving it into individual cups, the tea master ensures that each guest receives tea of the same strength and quality, reflecting the Confucian ideal of fairness and the Daoist pursuit of balance and harmony in all things.

This practice not only enhances the sensory enjoyment of the tea but also embodies a deeper philosophical and ethical approach to life, reminding those who partake in the ceremony of the importance of fairness, respect, and consideration for others.

The GongDao Bei is more than just a functional item; it is an elegant symbol of the tea preparer's skill, the ethical principles guiding the tea ceremony, and the cultural values of balance, harmony, and fairness that are central to Chinese society.