{"product_id":"gongfu-tea-ceremony-set-ebony-six-gentlemen-monk-holder","title":"Gongfu Tea Ceremony Set Ebony Wood Six Gentlemen Monk","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGongfu Tea Ceremony Set — Ebony Wood Six Gentlemen with Monk Holder\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaster the art of Gongfu tea with this complete \u003cstrong\u003eebony wood Six Gentlemen tea tool set\u003c\/strong\u003e, elegantly displayed in a hand-crafted \u003cstrong\u003ecoarse pottery monk-shaped holder\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each tool is carved from dense, naturally grained ebony — smooth, burr-free, and built to last through thousands of tea sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Six Gentlemen — Tool by Tool\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea Spoon (Scoop)\u003c\/strong\u003e — transfers loose-leaf tea into the brewing pot without finger contact, preserving the tea's natural oils and flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunnel\u003c\/strong\u003e — guides tea from the brewing pot into the sharing vessel without spills or mess\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTweezers \/ Tongs\u003c\/strong\u003e — lifts hot cups safely and lets you savor the cup's fragrance without burning your hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScraper\u003c\/strong\u003e — sweeps spent tea leaves cleanly from the pot after each brew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoker\u003c\/strong\u003e — clears leaves lodged in the spout of the teapot or brewing vessel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeedle\u003c\/strong\u003e — unblocks the brewing pot for a smooth, uninterrupted pour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Monk Holder\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe coarse pottery monk figure serves as both a functional stand and a meditative centerpiece. Its rustic, unglazed texture grounds the refined ebony tools in the spirit of Zen tea culture — a conversation piece as much as a tool rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThree Core Uses in the Tea Ceremony\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCup Cleaning\u003c\/strong\u003e — rinse cups with boiling water to remove impurities and prime them for the best flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisinfection\u003c\/strong\u003e — sterilize stored cups before use to maintain hygiene and protect the tea's taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreheating\u003c\/strong\u003e — warm the tea set to optimal temperature so every steep reaches its full aromatic potential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Natural solid ebony wood \u0026amp; coarse pottery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand-polished, smooth, splinter-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContents: 1 tea spoon, 1 funnel, 1 tweezers\/tongs, 1 scraper, 1 poker, 1 needle, 1 coarse pottery monk holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGongfu tea practitioners, collectors of artisan tea ware, and anyone seeking a meaningful gift rooted in Chinese tea culture. The monk holder adds a sculptural, Zen-inspired presence to any tea table.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kiriko House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47882713694429,"sku":"XZ22143","price":42.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0802\/2409\/2381\/files\/XZ22143_00.jpg?v=1777991260","url":"https:\/\/cupshome.com\/products\/gongfu-tea-ceremony-set-ebony-six-gentlemen-monk-holder","provider":"Edo Kiriko House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}