LURRIER Porcelain Gongfu Tea Set with 360° Rotation

Five reviewers mention this feature — when you pour hot water into the pot, the cherry blossom design changes color, with the blossoms blooming and turning from their base color to pink or red. It's a heat-reactive glaze effect that adds a nice visual element to the brewing experience. It's not just a gimmick either; it gives you a subtle visual cue that your water is hot enough. Reviewers describe it as part of what makes the tea ritual feel 'special and engaging.' It's also a conversation starter if you're sharing tea with friends.

Four reviewers confirm it's easy to clean, which is a real plus for a gongfu set with multiple small pieces. The porcelain surface is smooth and doesn't absorb stains the way unglazed clay would. The wooden handle on the infuser pot is removable, which makes washing more convenient. For daily cleaning, just rinse with hot water — no soap needed (soap can leave residue that affects tea flavor). The fine-mesh infuser is the piece that needs the most attention since tea particles can get caught, but owners report it rinses clean without much fuss.

You can, but it's not ideal for Western-style brewing. The pot only holds 6-8oz, so you'd get less than a standard mug's worth in one go. The small cups are designed for gongfu sipping, not casual drinking. That said, nothing stops you from using it however you like — brew a longer steep, pour into one cup, and enjoy a concentrated small serving. Some owners use it casually at their desk for a quick personal cup. Just know that the set is optimized for the gongfu approach: small volumes, multiple short steeps, high leaf-to-water ratio. That's where it really shines.

Gongfu brewing really shines with oolongs and pu-erh teas — these are the traditional choices and they reward the multiple short steeps this set is designed for. A good Tieguanyin or Da Hong Pao oolong will give you 5-8 distinct steeps, each revealing different flavor notes. Reviewers confirm the fine-mesh infuser filters effectively even with smaller leaf grades. You can also use it for black teas and some white teas. Green teas work too, though they're a bit trickier with water temperature. The one style that doesn't suit gongfu brewing is tea bags — this is a loose leaf setup through and through.

Gongfu brewing is all about small volumes and multiple short steeps. With this LURRIER set, you'd add loose leaf tea to the infuser pot, pour hot water in, and steep for just 15-30 seconds on the first round. Then pour into the small cups (they hold about 2oz each, which is traditional). The 360-degree rotation infuser makes this especially easy — you don't need to time a pour perfectly because the mechanism separates the leaves for you. Repeat the process, adding 10-15 seconds each round. A good oolong or pu-erh can give you 5-8 steeps this way, each one tasting slightly different. The small cup size isn't a flaw — it's how gongfu is meant to work.

This is actually one of the most beginner-friendly gongfu sets you can buy. The self-leveling 360-degree rotation infuser is basically foolproof — you don't need to master the traditional pour-and-strain technique. Just add your tea leaves, pour hot water, wait a bit, and the mechanism handles the filtering. Reviewers specifically mention it's forgiving for experimentation, and the all-in-one design means you're not guessing which pieces you need. The padded carrying case also means you can practice anywhere — office, park, wherever. Start with a forgiving tea like a Tieguanyin oolong, use water around 195°F, and steep for 20-30 seconds. You'll get the hang of it fast.

For traditional Chinese tea brewing, porcelain is generally the preferred choice — and this LURRIER set uses porcelain specifically. Porcelain is thinner, smoother, and doesn't absorb flavors between brews, which matters when you're switching between different teas. It also retains heat well for the short, repeated steeps used in gongfu brewing. Ceramic can work fine too, but porcelain gives you a cleaner taste profile and that classic, elegant look. Multiple owners of this set confirm the porcelain feels sturdy and high-quality for the price point.

In traditional Chinese tea culture, there are a few nice customs to follow. Warm your teapot and cups with hot water before brewing — this helps maintain temperature. Use both hands when offering tea to someone as a sign of respect. The small cup size in this LURRIER set is intentional — in gongfu tradition, you sip and savor rather than gulp. When someone pours tea for you, it's customary to tap two fingers on the table as a silent 'thank you.' The wooden tray catches any overflow from the warming rinse, which is part of the ritual. Don't worry about being perfect though — reviewers say this set makes the whole ritual feel special and engaging even if you're not following every traditional rule.

Here's the step-by-step: First, boil your water and let it cool to the right temperature for your tea (185°F for green, 195°F for oolong, full boil for pu-erh and black). Warm the pot and cups with a splash of hot water. Add about 5-7 grams of loose leaf tea to the infuser. Pour hot water over the leaves, then immediately pour it off — this is a quick rinse to 'wake up' the leaves. Now pour fresh hot water and steep for 20-30 seconds. The 360-degree rotation mechanism filters the leaves automatically, and reviewers confirm the no-drip pouring works well. Pour into the small cups and enjoy. You'll get 5-8 rounds from the same leaves, each one a little different. The teapot holds about 6-8oz, which is perfect for this style.

Gongfu brewing with this LURRIER set follows the same principles as traditional Chinese tea preparation, but the 360-degree rotation infuser simplifies the trickiest part — separating leaves from liquid at the right moment. Load the infuser with loose leaf tea (oolongs and pu-erh work best for this method), use a high leaf-to-water ratio since the pot only holds 6-8oz, and keep your steeps short. The beauty of gongfu is tasting how the tea evolves over multiple infusions. This set includes everything you need: the teapot with infuser, cups, tray, and tools. Owners say the fine-mesh filtering works well even with smaller leaf particles, and the porcelain doesn't hold onto flavors between different teas.