tea set // reviving tea drinking etiquette and ritual sandra pan
tea scoop/timer
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components
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1· tea tray/container 2· tea set lid 3· timer base 4· tea scoop/timer top 5· 4oz tea cups 6· strainer 7· 16oz tea pitcher 8· heat sink c 9· heat sink b 10· heat sink a 11· lid 12· tea set base
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the opening of koda marks the beginning of the ritual in which the packaging transforms into the tray and the individual pieces are taken out in order of setup and use
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redefining elements 1·
besides creating a compact modern tea ritual, koda addresses elements crucial to the perfect brew: amount, temperature, and time
step 1. scoop 1 tbsp (line 2) of your preferred tea into the strainer
not only do loose leaf teas have better flavor, using 1 tbsp will give you a stronger brew with a shorter steeping time
tea scoop/ timer top
line 2 : 1 tbsp
7· popular tea types
pitcher + strainer
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green tea
oolong tea
67-75C | 153-167F 1 min
75-85C | 167-185F 1 min
85-90C | 185-194F 2 min
black tea 95-100C | 203-212F 3 min
step 2. stack the heat sinks until the symbol corresponds with your tea type
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when you pour boiling water through these heat sinks, they will cool the water down to the right temperature for your tea! tea scoop/ timer top
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line 3 : 3 minutes line 2 : 2 minutes line 1 : 1 minute
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step 3. after pouring water through the heat sinks, place the timer top on the base and pour water up to the correct line
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you can time your steep by watching the water drip like an hourglass into the base. when it is done, enjoy your tea!
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timer base
koda in context
heat sinks
white tea