The Communal Hearth A comprehensive, fully contained station that transforms a dining table, a boardroom, or an office desk into a communal hearth. Rooted in the traditional concept of 大同 Datong, or "Great Harmony," this massive 12-piece suite provides the exact hardware required to host a generous, unhurried 工夫 Gongfu tea service for six. Whether serving as your daily home set that stows away cleanly in a cupboard to preserve space, or traveling as a dedicated piece of luggage for a presentation, it creates a physical space for genuine connection.
The Tactile Anchor Forged in Dehua, the primary vessels are crafted from a highly revered porcelain known as 羊脂玉 Suet-Fat Jade. Formulated to mimic the luminous, slightly oily texture of ancient mutton-fat stone, the glaze feels exceptionally dense and warm in the hand. Because it remains a high-fired porcelain, it acts as a flawless mirror. It offers absolute neutrality, providing a clean slate that allows the true flavor of the leaf to step forward without interference.
The Architecture of Hospitality To support a session of this scale, the hardware is entirely uncompromising. A commanding 200ml Gaiwan requires a deliberate, steady hand, pouring into a thickened, crack-resistant heavy glass pitcher. The foundation of the setup relies on a dual-use bamboo and ABS drainage tray. It allows you to either store runoff internally for quick sessions or attach the included drainage pipe for continuous flow during extended study or entertaining.
The Archive Vault Every instrument demands a specific resting place. The entire tea house is secured within a structured, grey faux-leather suitcase using custom-cut, shock-absorbing EPE foam. This robust architecture ensures the heavy glass, delicate porcelain, and dark-wood anti-mold tongs remain perfectly protected. It brings the uncompromising elegance of a full-scale tea room into a single case that tucks effortlessly onto a shelf when the ceremony concludes.
The Immutable Specs
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Complete 12-Piece Packable Tea House
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200ml Suet-Fat Jade Porcelain Gaiwan (Datong profile)
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180ml Thickened Heavy Glass Fairness Pitcher
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6 Luminous Porcelain Tasting Cups (50ml each)
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2-Piece Ceramic Filter & Stand
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Dual-Use Slatted Bamboo Drainage Tray (with optional continuous flow pipe)
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Anti-Mold Tongs & Absorbent Tea Towel
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Structured Faux-Leather Suitcase Vault (34.5x19.5x13cm)
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The Investment: £88.88 (A frequency of Prosperity, anchoring the daily practice)
"A comprehensive station; transforming any table or boardroom into a communal hearth."
