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Step-by-step gongfu brewing technique, water temperature, gaiwan and teapot guides.

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Tea Types

Pu-erh, oolong, white, green and more — what makes each Chinese tea distinct.

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New to gongfu? Begin with the complete guide.

Learn how to brew gongfu tea step by step, from choosing your first gaiwan to mastering steeping times. The most practical English guide online.

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