A session, not a stopwatch command

Gongfu session planner

Turn each tea profile’s starting range into a practical sequence. Taste remains the feedback loop.

Plan your session

Wuyi Rou Gui: 7.0 g · 100 ml · about 98°C

6 planned infusions; profile range 710.

InfusionStarting timeWhat to observe
114 secondsSet the baseline
219 secondsAdjust from the previous cup
324 secondsAdjust from the previous cup
429 secondsAdjust from the previous cup
534 secondsAdjust from the previous cup
639 secondsExtend only if flavor remains

Useful equipment

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These tools help measure water, leaf, time, or temperature. They do not make a calculator’s estimate more medically precise.

COSORI Electric Gooseneck Kettle

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Amazon's Choice when checked · verified July 22, 2026

Five presets, stainless-steel water contact surfaces, controlled pouring, and a 60-minute hold make it useful across tea styles.

Tradeoff: Its 0.8 L capacity is better for one or two drinkers than a large household.

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KitchenTour Coffee Scale with Timer

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KitchenTour Coffee Scale with Timer

Established 0.1 g model · verified July 22, 2026

A 0.1 g readout and built-in timer make leaf ratios and infusion timing easier to reproduce.

Tradeoff: The large platform is less pocketable than a miniature jewelry scale.

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Hario ChaCha Kyusu Maru, 700 ml

Best glass sharing pot

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Hario ChaCha Kyusu Maru, 700 ml

15K+ ratings when checked · verified July 22, 2026

A large removable strainer and clear heatproof-glass body suit shared Western-style brewing and visible leaf expansion.

Tradeoff: It is a 700 ml glass pot, not a small clay kyusu or gongfu vessel.

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