Hand-Painted Bamboo Chinese Gongfu Tea Set - 7 to 14 Piece Options

Bring the calm rhythm of a Chinese tea room into everyday life with this hand-painted bamboo Gongfu tea set. Finished in a soft pale celadon-green tone with delicate bamboo brushwork and warm-edged rims, the collection is designed for both traditional Gongfu brewing and contemporary Chinese-inspired interiors.

Choose from several configurations built around a gaiwan or pear-shaped teapot, with matching petal-rim tasting cups, fairness pitcher and tea filter. Larger sets add useful tea-table pieces such as a utensil holder and tea caddy.

Available Set Options

• 7-Piece Gaiwan Set: 4 tasting cups, round gaiwan, tea mat and glass fairness pitcher.
• 9-Piece Gaiwan Set: 6 tasting cups, round gaiwan, fairness pitcher and tea filter set.
• 9-Piece Teapot Set: 6 tasting cups, pear-shaped teapot, fairness pitcher and tea filter set.
• 10-Piece Gaiwan Set: 6 tasting cups, round gaiwan, pear-shaped teapot, fairness pitcher and tea filter set.
• 11-Piece Gaiwan + Utensil Holder: 6 tasting cups, round gaiwan, fairness pitcher, tea filter set, tea utensil holder and tea utensils.
• 11-Piece Teapot + Utensil Holder: 6 tasting cups, pear-shaped teapot, fairness pitcher, tea filter set, tea utensil holder and tea utensils.
• 14-Piece Complete Tea Set: a fuller tea-table arrangement combining the gaiwan, teapot, 6 cups, fairness pitcher, filter, tea caddy, utensil holder and tea accessories as pictured.

Set contents follow the selected configuration. Decorative tea cloths and loose tea shown in lifestyle photography are not included unless pictured as part of that set.

Hand-Painted Bamboo Motif

Slender bamboo leaves are painted by hand across the pale ceramic surfaces, so small variations in line, placement and glaze appearance are part of the character of each piece. Bamboo has a long visual association with Chinese literati art and gives the set a restrained botanical character rather than an ornate decorative look.

How to Create a Chinese-Inspired Tea Corner at Home

Start with a small section of a dining table, sideboard or low console. Place the main brewing vessel slightly off-center, arrange three to six cups in a loose line or shallow arc, and leave open space around the pieces. Pair the pale green ceramics with walnut or other dark wood, linen, bamboo, stone or an understated woven tea mat.

Using the Set for Gongfu Tea

Warm the brewing vessel and cups first. Add tea leaves to the gaiwan or teapot, brew in short infusions, then decant through the filter into the fairness pitcher before sharing among the tasting cups. This helps distribute each infusion more evenly between guests.

FAQ

Is this a Gongfu tea set?

Yes. The configurations include core Gongfu teaware such as a gaiwan or teapot, tasting cups, fairness pitcher and filter, with larger sets adding tea-table accessories.

What is the difference between the gaiwan and teapot options?

A gaiwan gives direct access to the leaves and makes it easy to adjust brewing from infusion to infusion. A handled teapot offers a familiar pouring style. Both can be used for Gongfu brewing.

Is the bamboo design hand painted?

Yes. The bamboo decoration is hand painted, and minor variations between pieces are part of its individual character.

Which set is best for a beginner?

The 7-piece option provides a compact introduction centered on a gaiwan and four cups. The 9- and 10-piece configurations suit people who want a fuller tea-table setup, while the 14-piece option is the most complete arrangement.

Can I use it as home decor?

Yes. The pale ceramic palette and bamboo motif work particularly well in tea rooms, dining areas, studies and contemporary Chinese-inspired interiors.