Ấm chuyên teapot

The special teapot uses for Chuyên Trà is called “ấm chuyên trà”. Normally, it is made from Yixing clay without enamel, thin, fixed lid, small capacity (60ml – 160ml)
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Chén quân teacup

There are three small teacups (in Cochinchina) or four small teacups ( in Tonkin)  called “Chén quân”: Soldier teacups. It is thin as eggshell, white color to be outstanding the color of tea water after brewing.

Chén tống teacup

There is a big teacup called “chén Tống” (Captain cup): serving pitcher, firstlly pouring out all water from teapot into serving pitcher, then tea water from the serving pitcher is poured into each small teacups evently.

Siêu kettle

This kettle has the special handle, quickly boiling water, is made from terracotta or bronze material. The capacity is from 350ml to 550ml, convex and thin bottom surface. It’s also called “siêu kettle”.

Lò than brazier

Small tea brazier, skillfully crafted that fits into the Terracotta/ bronze kettle. Fire box of tea brazier is deep enough to keep charcoal fire. Furthermore, the tea brazier with thick base and spare holes to keep the fire not be getting too hot.

Dầm plate

A plate is used for putting small teapot “ấm chuyên trà” above to avoid pouring water outsite the tea table during tea brewing. It is called “Dầm plate”.

Bàn plate

There are 2 plates are used for putting big and small teacups “chén tống, chén quân” above to avoid pouring water outside tea tray during tea brewing. And the tea plate should be flat to stop the cup from inclining. It is called “Bàn plate”.

Khay trà tea tray

Tea tray is used for putting captain teacup and small teacups and tea plates above for serving tea easily. It is also a venerable traditional service way before.

Ống nhổ bowl

This bowl is used for pouring dirty water from Dầm plate, Bàn plate and tea dregs of teacups during teatime.

Lọ trà tea jar

Dried tea leaves are stored in tea jar which is made from ceramic/pottery/bronze, especially by tin with tight lid. The neck of tea jar is small to avoid moisture, air, light and odors.

Đũa tea clips

This utensil is used for bringing tea leaves which opening tightly inside small teapot and unclog spout of the teapot (old teapot has no filter).

Ang nước water pot

Using water pot for pouring water into kettle, it’s always ready beside the tea brazier. 

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Lồng than charcoal container

This utensil is used to put charcoal, bronze chopsticks and small handmade fan with long handle (it’s useful for burning charcoal). The charcoal is the special type for Chuyên trà: flammable, smokeless, odorless, long burning.

Bình hoa tiny vase

Tiny vase for flowers is used often for decorating of Chuyên Trà tea set.

Vuông Điều cloth

After finishing teatime, teapot and teacups will be cleaned, dried and put above the tea tray again carefully. Then using the cloth to cover the tea tray to keep away dirty. This utensil is called “Vuông điều cloth”.

Chậu hand washing basin

Before drinking tea, washing hands to be clean for enjoying tea flavor and drinking tea.