Product Name: Chaozhou Water Heating Charcoal Set

This is a 500g bag of high-quality specialty charcoal, traditionally used for heating water in the Chaozhou Gongfu tea ceremony. Available in various types including Olive, Black Olive, Longan, and Walnut Shell, each charcoal type is carefully selected for its efficient burn quality and subtle aroma, enhancing the tea experience.

Fire Starter Charcoal / Kindling Charcoal:

Included are 33mm Fire Starter Charcoal pieces, which ignite easily with a lighter or other flame. Place several pieces at the bottom of your charcoal setup, then add other charcoals on top to establish a steady burn.

Material Options:

• Olive

• Longan

• Black Olive

• Walnut

• Fire Starter Charcoal / Kindling Charcoal (10 pcs/bag or 100 pcs/box)

• Copper Chopstick

• Pottery Tray (for holding charcoal)

Pottery Tray Dimensions:

• Outer diameter: 15.3 cm

• Inner diameter: 14.3 cm

• Height: 3.8 cm

Usage and Benefits

For optimal performance, use Fire Starter Charcoal to ignite the base, followed by Longan or other specialty charcoals. Known for its consistent heat and long burn time, Longan charcoal provides the gentle, steady warmth needed to heat water to the precise temperatures required in Gongfu brewing, without causing rapid boiling that might affect the tea’s flavor.

Natural charcoal like this provides a mindful connection to Gongfu tea traditions. The act of lighting and tending to a charcoal fire adds a ceremonial aspect to tea preparation that an electric kettle cannot replicate.

Accessories

Included with the charcoal set are copper chopsticks and a pottery tray. The copper chopsticks allow for precise placement and adjustment of charcoal pieces, while the pottery tray provides a heat-resistant base, protecting surfaces from high temperatures.

This set offers an authentic and traditional approach to Chaozhou Gongfu tea, making it a meaningful gift or a personal addition to any tea lover’s collection.