A Guide to Appreciating and Buying Tea Sets

This is not a hodgepodge of an art book. It will lead you into the captivating world of tea culture!

This book aims to give readers a truly practical guide to appreciating and purchasing tea ware. It introduces the basics of tea utensils and takes a detailed look at the elements of a tea setting, from teapots, pot stands, teacups, cup saucers, fairness pitchers, and lidded cups to tea caddies, tea scoops, and tea spoons, as well as classifications of modern tea ware. It features 54 classic tea-ware brands and works by renowned artisans from China and Japan, two countries with thriving tea-ware traditions. More than 1,000 beautiful images of classic tea utensils are included. Each piece is described in detail, including its size, materials, distinctive features, and the marks on its base and body that can help identify it, making this book highly useful and enjoyable to browse.