JING Reinvents the Chinese Tea Ceremony
Their infusions are served in the world's best Hotels and Restaurants, and now London based tea company JING is launching a statement new product; The Tea Master. This brand new tea set is the ultimate embodiment of the traditional Chinese tea ceremony for the modern world.
JING's aim with this design was to create an uplifting, uncomplicated tea ceremony that means exceptional loose tea can be enjoyed by anyone, as Creative Manager, David Hepburn explains:
"The Tea Master is inspired by ceremony, but designed for today.
As the true home of tea, no country has influenced us more than China.
Traditional Chinese "gong fu cha" tea ceremonies place huge emphasis on achieving the best flavours by using small vessels and short brewing times to create quick, full flavoured infusions. With each infusion, all the tea is decanted into matching capacity cups or pitchers to avoid the tea stewing and becoming too strong.
In today's hyper-connected world, tea is a way for people to enjoy a moment of calm focus, away from distraction. We hope the Tea Master helps makes this a reality for people all over the world; a stimulating and engaging ritual to enjoy every day."
The traditional chinese gaiwan is the main source of inspiration for this project. A lidded bowl and saucer traditionally used in Chinese tea ceremonies, the gaiwan, allows you to watch the leaves unfurl and appreciate aromas as they infuse. The experience is a highly engaging and rewarding way to make tea.
The Tea Master is crafted from matte white, double walled porcelain to keep tea hot and hands cool. The spout is carefully shaped to prevent drips, and a filter in the neck ensures the tea leaves stay in the pot. The set is modern in style, simple to use and fits the needs of people today.
It brings the traditional art of tea making to the 21st Century: respecting ancient values in a contemporary setting. The Tea Master is available in two sets, launching in August 2015 - a set for solo drinking, including a cup, which enables efficient stacking of the set, and a sharing set including two tasting cups. It will be available exclusively through JING's website, www.jingtea.com.