Ceramic Tea Boat

This handmade tea boat, is made for Gong Fu Cha and everyday loose leaf tea brewing. It is a one-of-a-kind piece, made by my hands in Chiang Mai, Thailand, using local clay and homemade glazes.

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Clay: Black clay with grog

Glaze: Black Ash glaze

Firing: Cone 10 reduction in a gas kiln

About the piece

A "tea boat" is used in the Chinese tea ritual. Your teapot sits on top and the bowl receives the excess water, or the first infusion. It allows for a bit of a mess, or even pouring hot water on the teapot to heat it up, while keeping the table clean.
It also has an aesthetic function and acts as a "présentoir" for your teapot.

Why it's a second:

It was inteded to be almost flat on top, but unfortunately it caved in too much and can only hold straight one teapot rather than a full set.

About my work

I make every piece by hand in my small Chiang Mai studio. My work is shaped by my love for tea and my studies of oriental teawares. From working in a teahouse in Montreal to sourcing teas throughout northern Thailand, I have developped a unique style in my ceramics: one of a tea enthusiast. Each pot is made to be used, balancing function with a creative spin.

Shipping

Your teaware will be carefully packed using recyclable materials whenever possible and shipped from Thailand with tracking.