A pair of hands is shown breaking apart a chunk of dried tea leaves and placing them into a white ceramic gaiwan with a blue dragon pattern. The gaiwan sits on a matching saucer atop a wooden tea table. The table is slotted, with a handle, and has traces of peeling green paint. To the left of the gaiwan is a clear glass pitcher containing a metal strainer. Above and to the right of the gaiwan are several small white teacups, and underneath are two blue and white decorated plates. The scene appears to be outdoors in the daytime.