Looking to take the next step in my loose leaf journey

I have been drinking loose leaf for a while, primarily as a caffeine substitute for coffee which I no longer drink. Mostly blends from vendors local to me. I usually use a ball strainer or something similar to that. This sub has educated and inspired me to pursue some of the more advanced methods of enjoying tea. Particularly Gongfu.

I’d love to get my first Gongfu tea set and some non-blend tea varieties to start honing in on my preferences and building my pallet but I’m kind of overwhelmed by information and having trouble pinpointing where I should start.

Im confident that I can buy or build a good tea set for my home, but I do most of my tea consuming at work. Does anyone have any recommendations for a desk-friendly Gongfu set?

I’ve done some perusing of the vendors recommended by this sub, but I don’t really know where to start with placing an order. I like green, white, oolong, and black teas. From my experience with loose leaf blends I know that I don’t like anything too sweet or floral. I like woody, rich, spicy, earthy. Any recommendations on a starting point would be greatly appreciated.