A sacred space dedicated to the art of Chinese tea ceremony, Gongfu Tea Temple preserves and elevates the ancient practice of gongfu cha through meticulous tradition and modern refinement. Our tranquil sanctuary invites tea connoisseurs and curious beginners alike to experience tea as meditation, art, and cultural heritage.
The Tea Practice
Ceremonial Standards
- Authentic clay vessel selection based on tea type
- Precision water temperature control (±1°C)
- Traditional charcoal heating methods
Tea Library
- 200+ rare pu'er cakes from hidden mountain gardens
- Vintage oolongs preserved in original ceramic jars
- Hand-picked white teas from ancient wild trees
Ceremony Offerings
- The Emperor's Session
- Rare teas once reserved for imperial courts
- Replicated Qing Dynasty serving rituals
- Hand-carved rosewood tea tools
- The Tea Master's Journey
- Comparative tasting of 5 vintages
- Leaf reading and infusion analysis
- Traditional tea poetry recitation
The Temple Environment
Our space features:
- A reconstructed Ming Dynasty tea platform
- Sound-optimized pouring acoustics
- Individual meditation tea nooks
- Open-air brewing pavilion with mountain views
Educational Programs
Apprentice Series
- 12-week intensive on tea processing
- Field trips to organic tea gardens
- Sensory discrimination training
Cultural Workshops
- Yixing clay teapot maintenance
- Tea ceremony choreography
- Historical tea ware appreciation
Tea Storage Solutions
- Climate-controlled private tea lockers
- Custom aging consultation
- Vintage tea valuation services
Recent Acquisitions
- A 1950s "Red Mark" pu'er collection
- Handwritten tea manuals from Wuyi masters
- Qing Dynasty silver tea strainers
At Gongfu Tea Temple, we honor tea as living history. Visitors may book private sessions with our resident tea masters, or attend monthly full-moon tea meditation gatherings.
(Note: Proper tea etiquette is gently guided. Silent brewing hours are observed daily from opening until noon.)