T/HCPA 008-2023 Specification for the Terminology and Technical Requirements of Tea Brewing Tools
T/HCPA 008-2023
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Scope: This standard specifies the terminology and technical requirements for the tea-making utensils used in Diancha (a traditional Chinese tea ceremony). This standard applies to Diancha; Main technical content: 3 Terms and Definitions The following terms and definitions apply to this standard: 3.1 Tea Bowl Also known as Tao Baowen, a tea vessel used to hold tea soup. 3.2 Bowl Tray Also known as Qi Diao Mi Ge, a base used to support tea bowls, made of carved lacquer, wood, or ceramics. 3.3 Tea Whisk Also known as Zhu Fu Shuai, a tea utensil made of bamboo for stirring tea soup. One type features a round whisk with double bamboo tips at one end and a tubular handle at the other; the other type consists of a flat whisk with long bamboo teeth at one end and a flat handle at the other. 3.4 Dish Rack Also known as Xian Tuo, used to place tea whisks after the Diancha ceremony. Typically made of ceramics, with a small, slanted drum-shaped bottom. 3.5 Tea Holder Also known as Tang Ti Dian, Zhu Zi, or Zhi Hu, a tea vessel used for boiling, holding water, and pouring tea. It features a straight-necked, open-mouthed design with a slanted spout and a pointed nozzle. Materials include porcelain, metal, or glass. 3.6 Tea Tin Also known as Tea Opium, Tea Warehouse, or Tea Powder Jar, used to store Diancha powder. 3.7 Tea Spoon Shaped like a soup spoon, used to measure Diancha powder and stir tea soup. 3.8 Water Pelvis Also known as Zi Fang, a container for discarded water or residue. 3.9 Tea Towel Also known as Si Zhi Fang, used to wipe water stains or tea residue and assist in picking up the tea pot. 3.10 Tea Mat A rectangular woven fabric placed on a tea table or floor, used to avoid direct contact with the table or floor. Materials include cloth or bamboo. 3.11 Tea Mortar Used for grinding tea, typically shaped like a bowl or mortar, made of metal, stone, or wood. 3.12 Tea Mill Also known as Shi Zhuan Run, a small stone