{"product_id":"purple-clay-tea-washer-black-stripes-gongfu","title":"Purple Clay Tea Washer Black Stripes Gongfu Tea","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePurple Clay Tea Washer — Black Stripes Gongfu Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn often-overlooked essential of the gongfu tea ceremony, the tea washer is where every session truly begins. This black stripes purple clay tea washer is crafted from quality zisha (purple clay) — a material prized for its natural porosity and heat retention — and serves three critical roles in your tea ritual: rinsing, sterilizing, and preheating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm \u0026amp; Rinse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place your gongfu tea cups in the washer and pour boiling water over them to warm and sterilize before use — ensuring the cleanest, purest first sip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisinfect:\u003c\/strong\u003e For cups stored between sessions, a brief soak in boiling water in the washer removes residue and disinfects without harsh cleaning agents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreheat:\u003c\/strong\u003e A warmed tea set retains heat longer and brings out the full depth of flavor in your tea — the higher the temperature of your set, the better the taste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurple clay (zisha) construction — natural, porous, and heat-retentive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack stripes design — elegant, understated, and classically refined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTriple function: rinse, sterilize, and preheat your tea cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenerous 16 cm width — fits multiple gongfu cups at once\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential for an authentic gongfu tea ceremony setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Purple Clay (Zisha)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes: 1 Tea Washer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSize\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eWidth: 16 cm (6.3\") | Height: 6.5 cm (2.6\")\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kiriko House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47882695606493,"sku":"TWH022","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0802\/2409\/2381\/files\/twh022_01_1_1.jpg?v=1777990821","url":"https:\/\/cupshome.com\/products\/purple-clay-tea-washer-black-stripes-gongfu","provider":"Edo Kiriko House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}