Le Palais des Thes has a great article about Gong Fu Cha, the Chinese tradition of tea drinking. Drinking tea in China does not require a teapot. Instead, tea is prepared in small bowls with lids by simply placing tea leaves in these bowls and pouring boiling water over them.
The article describes the ceremony of Gong Fu Cha and the traditional preparation of Chinese tea. It also gives instructions on how to hold your own Gong Fu Cha ceremony at home. Read the full article here.
To get a glimpse of the Gong Fu cha Tea Ceremony, take a look at this video, and then check out the tea accessories.
