A travel tea set lets you brew loose leaf tea wherever you happen to be — at the office, in a hotel room, on a road trip, or at a picnic. Each set comes with a small gaiwan or teapot, cups, and a carrying case that keeps everything protected and together.
The Evergreen Ceramic Travel Tea Set ($109) features a hand-painted evergreen design on white ceramic. It packs neatly into a padded travel bag and includes everything you need for a gongfu-style session for one or two people. The Mandarin Travel Tea Set ($159) uses a traditional mandarin motif and comes with a slightly larger setup that's well-suited for sharing tea with a friend.
These sets work especially well with oolong teas, white teas, and aged pu-erh — teas that reward multiple short infusions and taste better when brewed gongfu style rather than in a large mug. If you're curious about how to use a travel gaiwan, drop into our Tea Bar at Salamanca Art Centre and we'll walk you through it. Once you get the hang of it, it takes about the same time as making a regular cup of tea.