What is a Gaiwan?
A gaiwan (Chinese: 盖碗, lit. ‘lidded bowl’) is a traditional Chinese three-piece tea brewing vessel dating back over 1,000 years to the Ming Dynasty. Consisting of a bowl, lid, and saucer, it’s the most beloved tool for Gongfu Cha (Chinese traditional tea ceremony), valued for its simplicity, control, and connection to ancient tea culture.
Key Features of This Gaiwan Tea Set
- Premium Ceramic Construction: Crafted from high-fired ceramic with a soft matte outer finish and smooth glossy glazed interior, combining comfortable hand feel with easy cleaning. The porous ceramic structure balances heat retention and breathability to bring out the best flavor in your tea.
- Classic Size: 180ml (6oz): Perfect for 1-2 servings of tea, ideal for solo daily brewing or sharing with a friend. Dimensions: 11cm (4.3in) diameter x 8.3cm (3.3in) height.
- Artisan Decorated Landscape Design: Blends traditional Chinese gaiwan shape with subtle modern art. The delicate hand-printed mountain landscape design adds artistic elegance to your tea routine, inspired by classical Chinese ink painting.
- Precision Crafted Fit: The lid fits tightly enough to retain heat while allowing easy control for pouring, preventing leaves from spilling out when you serve your tea. The wide rim is designed for comfortable gripping without burning your fingers.
- Two Color Options: Choose between a clean minimalist white base with warm gold and brown landscape art, or a moody black base with soft green and brown natural motifs to match your tea space aesthetic.
How to Use Your Gaiwan
Using a gaiwan is simple even for beginners: add your tea leaves to the bowl, pour hot water over the leaves, place the lid slightly ajar to strain leaves as you pour, and enjoy. You can control the strength of your brew easily by adjusting steeping time, and clearly see how your leaves unfurl to monitor the brewing process.
Perfect For & Who Is This Gaiwan For?
This gaiwan works beautifully for all popular Chinese teas, including green tea, oolong, pu-erh, white tea, and black tea.
It’s the ideal choice for:
- Tea lovers and Gongfu tea practice enthusiasts
- Fans of Chinese traditional culture and handcrafted wares
- Daily use at home or in the office (compact size fits easily on most desks)
- Gifting: a thoughtful, meaningful gift for tea-drinking friends, family, or clients for birthdays, housewarmings, holidays, or Lunar New Year
Beyond brewing, it also makes a beautiful decorative piece for your coffee table, tea shelf, or display cabinet, adding a touch of traditional Chinese elegance to your home.
Package includes: 1 x complete 3-piece ceramic gaiwan.
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