Melodic tea strainer "Tea Matter" - design Alan Chan, 2010
Besides being a well-known graphic designer, Hong-kong's Alan Chan has, for a number of years now, also undertaken the production of his own high quality tea. What better designer to develop the idea of a Tea strainer? (Alberto Alessi)
The tea strainer comes in the form of a bird in a birdcage. It was inspired by the social tradition, deeply rooted in Chinese history, with bird-fanciers taking their pet birds in exquisite birdcage to tea as a past-time. The whole object, highly crafted, is an art displey in itself. It also combines the elegant lifestyle of the elites in history with the pleasurable tea drinking experience enjoyed by individuals in everyday life.
Tea drinking to me is not simply a daily habit. It is social, cultural and historical. It is an all-round sensory experience to both the body and mind. The "Tea Matter" tea strainer and tea caddy are the first wery items I designed for Alessi. It is created to bring alive the tea drinking experience. (Alan Chan)
- melodic tea strainer in 18/10 stainelss steel and PMMA.
- tea strainer in 18/10 stainless steel.
- tea caddy in 18/10 stainless steel with decoration.
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