Handmade Urushi Lacquer Leather Travel Gongfu Tea Set – Wood Fired Hand Pinched Zisha Teapot | MoriMa Tea

Some people carry a tea bag. You carry a small ceremony.

This is not a mass-produced travel mug set. It is a compact, handcrafted Gongfu tea kit built for slow moments outdoors—trailhead sunrises, campsite afternoons, vanlife mornings, rooftop picnics, office tea breaks, or anywhere you want real tea without setting up a full tea table.

At its heart is a genuine wood-fired, hand-pinched Zisha teapot paired with a protective leather travel case. Choose from natural cowhide leather or natural Urushi lacquered cowhide, with four configurations combining different teapot and case finishes.

For a practical introduction to the brewing method this set is designed for, see our How to Brew Gongfu Tea guide.

Choose Your Style

There are four configurations. The teapot, case, and tea mat change by style, while every set includes the same core Gongfu tea tools.

Style 1 – Raw Zisha + Cowhide Leather Case

• 1 hand-pinched, wood-fired raw ore Zisha teapot

• 1 handmade cowhide leather tea case with carry cord

• 1 botanical-dyed tea mat

Style 2 – Double Silver-Wrapped Teapot + Cowhide Leather Case

• 1 hand-pinched, wood-fired Zisha teapot with silver-wrapped spout and rim

• 1 handmade cowhide leather tea case with carry cord

• 1 persimmon-dyed tea mat

Style 3 – Raw Zisha + Urushi Lacquered Leather Case

• 1 hand-pinched, wood-fired raw ore Zisha teapot

• 1 handmade natural Urushi lacquered cowhide tea case with carry cord

• 1 botanical-dyed tea mat

Style 4 – Double Silver-Wrapped Teapot + Urushi Lacquered Leather Case

• 1 hand-pinched, wood-fired Zisha teapot with silver-wrapped spout and rim

• 1 handmade natural Urushi lacquered cowhide tea case with carry cord

• 1 botanical-dyed tea mat

Every set also includes the same core pieces:

• 1 handmade fairness pitcher / Gongdao Bei

• 3 Puyu Ruoshen tasting cups

• 1 handmade aged iron tea scissors set with protective sheath

• 1 tin lid rest

• 3 flower-shaped cup separators

If you are comparing this set with other portable setups, explore our Travel Tea Sets collection.

What’s Inside This Portable Gongfu Tea Kit

This is a complete Gongfu setup in a compact case small enough for a daypack, tote, glovebox, or carry-on spinner.

The Teapot: Hand-Pinched, Wood-Fired Raw Ore Zisha

The teapot is not slip-cast or mold-made. Each one starts as a lump of raw ore Zisha clay. The potter pinches the body, shapes the spout, trims the lid seat, and adjusts the pour by hand.

Because of this handmade process, each pot has slightly different proportions, tool marks, and kiln character.

The teapot is fired unglazed in a wood kiln at high temperature. Wood ash naturally lands on the surface and melts into individual fire marks, blush tones, carbon flashes, and tiny ash deposits. No two pots look exactly alike.

The clay is described as raw ore Zisha, with no chemical additives or blended industrial clay. The unglazed surface is porous and gradually develops a deeper, softer character with regular use.

The optional double silver-wrapped version adds hand-applied silver to the spout and rim—the two areas most exposed during pouring and handling. The silver wrap creates a quiet contrast against the rough, wood-fired clay while adding another layer of handcrafted detail.

For shoppers comparing different Yixing clay vessels, explore our Yixing Zisha Teapots collection.

The Fairness Pitcher

The fairness pitcher is sized to the teapot rather than oversized. It allows you to decant the full infusion before serving, helping prevent the tea from continuing to steep while you pour into individual cups.

Its clean-pouring spout is designed for controlled serving without unnecessary dripping down the side.

The Tasting Cups

Three Puyu Ruoshen tasting cups fit inside the case.

Their thin walls and smooth rims are designed for small servings, allowing you to focus on aroma, texture, sweetness, bitterness, and aftertaste rather than treating Gongfu tea like a large mug of tea.

Warm the cups with hot water before brewing and serving to create a more comfortable tasting experience.

The Tea Tools

The handmade aged iron tea scissors are useful for cutting compressed tea, opening sample pouches, or trimming cord.

A tin lid rest gives the teapot lid a clean place to sit during a brewing session.

The botanical-dyed or persimmon-dyed tea mat protects the surface underneath, while three flower-shaped cup separators help prevent the cups from rubbing against one another during transport.

The Case: Natural Urushi Lacquered Cowhide vs. Natural Cowhide

The standard case is handcrafted from natural cowhide leather. It is simple, durable, and designed to develop character with use.

The Urushi version takes the same leather concept in a different direction.

Raw leather can absorb moisture, oils, and tea spills over time. Natural Urushi lacquer provides a protective finish. Urushi is tapped from the lacquer tree, filtered, and traditionally applied in multiple thin layers, with each layer cured under controlled conditions before the next is applied.

The resulting surface has depth, subtle texture, and a warm sheen that changes with the light. It is designed as a functional natural-lacquer finish rather than simply a decorative coating.

The case still retains the character of leather while providing an additional protective surface for travel and everyday handling.

How the Packing Works

The storage design is intentionally compact.

The three cups nest inside the fairness pitcher. The flower-shaped separators sit between the cups to help prevent rubbing. The teapot rests beside the pitcher, cushioned by the tea mat or the shaped interior of the case.

The scissors, lid rest, and other small tools fit into the remaining spaces.

Close the lid, pull the carry cord, and the components stay snug inside the case.

There is usually a little extra room for one or two sessions' worth of loose-leaf tea in a small pouch. A full tea cake will not fit, but enough tea for a short trip can easily travel with the set.

Materials & Dimensions

Teapot material: Raw ore Zisha clay, unglazed, wood-fired
Teapot options: Standard spout or double silver-wrapped spout and rim
Case material: Natural cowhide leather or natural Urushi lacquered cowhide
Cups: Puyu Ruoshen tasting cups, 3 pieces
Other materials: Aged iron, tin, botanical-dyed or persimmon-dyed fabric, natural lacquer

Outer case dimensions: 15.5 cm L × 11.0 cm W × 9.0 cm H
(approximately 6.1 in × 4.3 in × 3.5 in)

Inner compartment dimensions: 14.5 cm L × 9.0 cm W × 7.5 cm H
(approximately 5.7 in × 3.5 in × 2.9 in)

The whole set is compact enough for a small backpack or a carry-on bag. The teapot and cups are handmade teaware, so pack them snugly rather than loosely to protect them during travel.

Brew Anywhere, Without Leaving the Ritual Behind

This set is designed for people who want Gongfu tea to travel with them—not to replace the tea ritual with a disposable or mass-produced travel solution.

Use it for a campsite morning, a quiet office break, a picnic, a road trip, or a short outdoor tea session.

The case keeps the essential pieces together. The Zisha teapot brings the character of handmade clay. The small cups and fairness pitcher preserve the rhythm of Gongfu brewing.

For a broader selection of handcrafted Chinese tea setups, explore our Complete Gongfu Tea Sets collection.