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Introducing the narration of tea utensils

The tea set is a utensil used for making and enjoying tea, which is one of the important parts of traditional Chinese culture. A complete set of tea set usually includes teapot, tea cup, tea tray, tea canister and tea sieve.

The teapot is the core apparatus for making tea, usually made of ceramics, alabaster and glass, with heat preservation, air permeability, easy to clean and other characteristics. Teacups are also a key part of the tea set, and are usually small, delicate cups that echo the teapot.

The tea tray is a place to place the tea set and hold the tea, which can avoid splashing and dirtying the table. Tea canisters are containers designed to store tea leaves and are usually highly decorative vessels that complement the tea set. The tea sieve can filter the tiny impurities in the tea, making the tea soup more pure and better flavor.

In addition to the practicality of the tea set, it is also an important reflection of traditional Chinese culture. Tea sets of styles, production processes, patterns reflect the local history, culture and aesthetic concepts. Therefore, understanding tea sets is also a way to understand Chinese culture.