Heavenly Leaves Tea Set by TenFu

The "Heavenly Leaves" tea set is manufactured by TenFu, a tea company based in China. The tea set is comprised of six cups, six saucers, tea pot, tea pitcher, and tea boat. On the teapot is a Chinese poem translated as follows, "Early spring morning you sleep very well and do not know what time to wake up. Everywhere you hear the sounds of birds chirping. In the evening when there is the sound of wind and rain, do you know how many leaves and flower petals have fallen?" Made from violet clay and baked at a high temperatures for high quality, this tea set is ideal for serving semi-fermented teas such as Oolong, King's, Pouchong, and Ti Kuan Yin.

Yixing tea sets such as this one are prized by tea connoisseurs because of the clay's special characteristics. With repeated usage, this set will acquire its own unique flavor and increased luster and coloring that contributes to the enjoyment of tea. After usage, rinse with hot water and avoid using soap and other scented products that may be absorbed by the clay. The teapot can hold approximately 8 fluid ounces (235 mL), the tea pitcher 8 oz. (235 mL), and the tea cup 1.25 fluid oz. (35 mL). Available in a gift box with satin lining. Dimensional Shipping weight is 14 lbs. Temporarily out of stock.