Boil water and let it cool slightly to the recommended temperature for your chosen tea.
Warm up the tea set by rinsing the cups, pot, and pitcher with hot water.
Add the desired amount of tea leaves to the teapot or gaiwan, approximately 1 teaspoon per 8 ounces of water.
Pour the hot water over the tea leaves and let it steep for the recommended time.
Use the tea strainer or gaiwan to pour the tea into the pitcher, removing any tea leaves.
Pour the tea into small cups, filling them about two-thirds full.
Enjoy the tea slowly, savoring its flavors and aromas.