1. Introduction of Tea Utensil
Chapter 1
Introduction of Tea Utensil

2. Teacups and Teapots
Look at following pictures of teapots and teacups and speak out their English names

3. Listen to an English Song 《I’m A Little Teapot》
I am a little teapot, Short and stouts, 
Here´s my handle, Here´s my spout, 
When I get all steamed up, I just shout, 
Tip me over and pour me out!
I am a very special pot , It is true, 
Here is an example of what I can do,  
I can turn my handle into a spout, 
Tip me over and pour me out, 

4. I am a little teapot, Short and stouts, 
Here´s my handle, Here´s my spout, 
When I get all steamed up, 
I just shout,Tip me over and pour me out, 
I am a very special pot , It is true, 
Here is an example of what I can do, 
I can turn my handle into a spout, 
Tip me over and pour me out

5. Match following description with pictures
Cover the sniff-cup with the tea-sipping cup. Use the thumb to press the tea-sipping cup firmly on the sniff-cup and hold the sniff-cup with the second and third finger.
Flip the two cups around. The movement must be quick but not too strong to splash the tea liquid. Ladies should keep their movements to minimal.
Place the cups on the tea tray and serve it to the guests with both hands.

6. Gently pick up the sniff-cup.
Allow the tea to flow into the tea-sipping cup.
Roll the sniff-cup between the hands before bringing it to the nose to breathe in the fragrance.

8. A. What's this?
B. It is a boccaro teapot.
A. Where is it producted?
B. It is produced in Yixing, Jiangsu Province.
A. What advantages does the boccaro teapot have?
B. It is good for heat-preservation, and it is the best choice for infusing oolong tea, dark tea, or pu'er tea.

9. Where is it producted?
Where is it made?
Where is it from?
What advantages does.... have?
Is this boccaro teapot any use ?
What's the use of using boccaro teapot?
heat-preservation 保温
preservation n. 保存, 保护, 贮藏
self-preservation cold-preservation

10. A.What's this?
B. It is a porcelain teapot.
A. Where is it produced?
B. It is produced in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province.
A. What advantages does the porcelain teapot have?
B. It is beautiful and elegant, and is most frequently used in brewing black tea or ordinary green tea.

11. porcelain n. 瓷器, 瓷
frequently adv. 频繁地, 屡次地
Translation: 这个问题屡次被提出。
This question is frequently asked.

12. A.What's this?
B. It is a covered teacup.
A. What advantages does the covered teacup have?
B. It is easy to use, and a good choice for examing and evaluating the tea, or brewing scented tea.

13. evaluate v. 评估, 赋值, 评价
e.g. An expert will evaluate the old furniture in this house.
一个行家将会估计这屋内旧家具的价格。

14. A. What's this?
It is a " Piaoi" teacup.
What advantages does the Piaoi teacup have?
It is very convenient to use, especially in the office.

15. convenient 合宜的;方便的;便利的[(+for/to)]
e.g. Please come whenever it is convenient to you.

16. bocarro teapot
Ceramic teapot
Porcelain teapot

17. glass teapot

18. The boccaro ceramic tea-wares are percious handicrafts, which are worth collecting as objects of art.
ceramic adj. 陶器的; 制陶艺术的
handicrafts n. 手工艺, 技巧, 手艺
e.g. These artistic handicrafts are very popular with foreign friends.
外国朋友很喜欢这些工艺美术品。
objects of art 艺术品

19. The glass bottle is most suitable for making high-grade green tea.
high-grade adj. 高级的
类似的表达有： high-class, high-quality, advanced,top-grade, up-market

20. This is a glass concentric cup
This is a glass concentric cup. The glass concentric cup is used for brewing all kinds of tea.
concentric cup 同心杯
concentric adj. 同中心的, 同轴的

21. Please tell their names and functions about covered bowl

22. Addtional Dialogues A: Good morning, sir. Anything I can do for you?
B: I like to buy some teapots and teacups.
A: Oh, it’s wise of you to come to our store. We have a variety of teawares hear.
B: Good. I’m going to get something to give to a friend as a wedding present. What’s your recommendation?

23. A: Well, how about this set of porcelain teapot and teacups with white lily on a blue background? It’s a nine-piece set. It is firm and beautiful. It’s very suitable to be a gift.
B: OK. All right. How much is it?
A: 500 Yuan.They're on special sale these days.
B: That’s reasonable. I’ll take it.

24. A: What can I do for you, miss?
B: I want to buy some teasets as souvenirs for my family and relatives.
A: We have quite a wide variety of teasets here. What do you have in mind ?
B: I’d like something typical Chinese, but not very expensive.
A: How about this boccaro teaset? It includes one teapot and six teacups and they are made in Yixing, Jiangsu Province.

25. B: I have heard that boccaro teasets from Yixing are very famous in the world. I like them. Are they worth collecting as objects of art?
A: Yes. You are so clever. What favorite tea do your family have?
B: Green tea.
A: This glass teaset is most suitable for making and drinking high-grade green tea.

26. B: I will take the boccaro and the glass teasets. How much are they?
A: 400 Yuan for the boccaro teaset and 200 Yuan for the glass one.
B: Could you give me a discount?
A: Miss, our shop doesn’t ask two prices.