What is a Gong Dao Bei?
In traditional Chinese Gongfu tea culture, a Gong Dao Bei (公道杯) – also commonly called a tea pitcher or tea sea – is an essential part of the tea preparation process. After steeping tea leaves in a teapot, you pour all brewed tea into this pitcher to equalize the strength and flavor of every cup before serving, ensuring every guest gets the same perfect brew.
Our Hand-Painted Lotus Ceramic Tea Pitcher
This exquisite 180ml Gong Dao Bei blends traditional Chinese artistry with minimalist, functional design, crafted for tea lovers who appreciate both utility and aesthetic beauty on their tea table.
Adorned with a hand-drawn lotus seed pod and insect motif accented with a traditional red seal stamp, this piece brings timeless natural Chinese symbolism to your tea practice: in Chinese culture, the lotus represents purity, harmony, and good fortune, making it as meaningful as it is beautiful.
Key Product Features
- Premium Ceramic Quality: Crafted from high-fired ceramic with a warm, creamy Ru kiln-style glaze that develops a unique personal patina with regular use. The smooth, soft glaze is non-porous, easy to clean, and retains heat beautifully to keep your tea warm while serving.
- Thoughtful Design: The carefully engineered smooth spout delivers a clean, drip-free pour every time, with crisp water cut-off to keep your tea table tidy. The rounded, balanced body fits comfortably in your hand for easy pouring.
- Perfect Size: 10cm (3.9 inches) diameter x 8cm (3.1 inches) height, 180ml (6.1 fl oz) capacity – ideal for 1-3 person Gongfu tea sessions, small enough for a personal tea nook and elegant enough for small gatherings.
- Handcrafted Artistry: Every lotus pattern is hand-painted by skilled artisans, so each pitcher is one-of-a-kind, with subtle details you won’t find on mass-produced printed茶具.
Perfect For
This hand-painted Gong Dao Bei fits perfectly into any tea collection: use it for daily personal tea time at home, small tea parties with friends, or as a decorative piece in your tea room or study. It also makes a thoughtful, unique gift for birthdays, Christmas, housewarmings, or Lunar New Year for any tea lover or fan of traditional Chinese culture.
Each piece comes neatly presented in a protective wooden gift box, ready for gifting or safe storage.
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