Rustic and idyllic is the quintessence of pure Vietnamese pottery. In the tea culture, products bearing the pure Vietnamese ceramic brand are used every day, with high aesthetic value, guaranteed functionality and towards simplicity, the spiritual values of the Vietnamese tea ceremony.
The main product of pure Vietnamese pottery is made from the ancient alluvial material of the Red River named Hong Sa.
About Hong Sa tea set
Enjoying tea is a unique cultural feature deeply embedded in the spiritual life of Vietnamese people. In Vietnam, tea is present in all social activities. This is a drink towards purity, imbued with the cultural identity of Asian people. The space for enjoying tea is also very diverse, bringing unique features and personality. Enjoying tea is not simply holding a cup of tea and taking a sip; they will enjoy the aroma of tea the taste of tea, talk about tea together or tell each other funny stories of everyday life. In Vietnam, enjoying tea is less sophisticated and formal than the Chinese or Japanese tea ceremony. The Vietnamese art of enjoying tea is oriented towards the rural and rustic life of the people. The Hong Sa tea set is an indispensable tea prop in the Vietnamese tea ceremony art of the tea people. This is a particular type of teapot, made from the ancient alluvium of the Red River, the finished product of the pot and the unglazed cup is fired at a temperature range of 1000 – 1300 degrees Celsius.
The ancient alluvium of the Red River is the raw material used to create the Hong Sa tea set. It can be seen that the Hong Sa teapot is a harmonious combination of the skilful hands of artisan Pham The Anh with the breath of the earth; each product is created with a classic beauty imbued with the boldness value of traditional Vietnamese art.
Outstanding features of the Hong Sa tea set
Not only eye-catching by the external beauty but using Hong Sa teapot to make tea also helps to increase the tea’s flavour, making the tea taste better and rounder; This is an advantage that not all teapots have. The unique feature of Hong Sa teapot tea flavour comes from trace mineral ingredients. This god is contained in the ancient alluvial material of the Red River, which is released into the tea water due to the unglazed surface of the teapot, making the tea taste softer when enjoyed.
Each set of Hong Sa teapots should be used to brew a tea line to keep the full flavour and taste of the tea.
The product attracts viewers with its quiet beauty and simplicity but is full of art and highly appreciated for its aesthetic value. The Hong Sa teapot series is now commonly used in tea spaces and is an indispensable item in the collection of collectors.