What is a Gaiwan?
A gaiwan (also called “lidded bowl” or “sancaiwan” – three talents bowl) is a 1,000-year-old traditional Chinese brewing vessel, consisting of a bowl, a lid, and a saucer. In traditional Chinese culture, the lid represents heaven, the bowl represents humanity, and the saucer represents earth — embodying the ancient Chinese philosophy of harmony between heaven, earth, and people.
Our Premium Handcrafted Gaiwan Tea Set
This minimalist white porcelain gaiwan blends traditional Chinese tea culture with modern design aesthetics. Crafted from high-quality kaolin clay and paired with a natural wood lid knob, it balances functionality, beauty, and ergonomics, making it perfect for both new tea enthusiasts and experienced connoisseurs.
The clean white porcelain highlights the natural color of your tea, while the warm natural wood knob adds a gentle, organic touch to your tea ritual. Its compact 200ml (6.8oz) size makes it ideal for personal daily use and small gatherings with friends.
Key Features of This Gaiwan
- Premium Quality Materials: Food-safe lead-free porcelain made from fine kaolin clay, fired at high temperatures for durability that lasts for generations. The natural wood knob stays cool to touch for comfortable gripping, preventing slips when you lift the lid.
- Thoughtful Ergonomic Design: The textured lid surface adds extra grip, rounded rim is smooth for comfortable sipping, and the perfectly sized saucer stabilizes the gaiwan and catches drips to keep your table clean.
- Versatile Brewing: Gaiwan brewing lets you control steeping time and temperature precisely, bringing out the best flavor in any tea type — green tea, white tea, oolong, black tea, pu-erh, and more.
- Timeless Minimalist Style: The clean white and natural wood combination complements any decor: modern, Scandinavian, Japanese wabi-sabi, and new Chinese styles all pair perfectly with this gaiwan.
Who Is This Gaiwan Perfect For?
- Tea lovers who appreciate minimalist, functional design
- Anyone new to traditional Chinese gaiwan brewing
- Housewarmings, birthdays, holiday gifts for tea-loving friends, family, or colleagues
- Small cafe, tea house, or boutique hotel owners looking for elegant serving ware
How to Use Your Gaiwan for Brewing
- Add your loose leaf tea to the porcelain bowl
- Pour hot water over the tea, place the lid on top, and steep to your desired strength
- Use the lid to hold back tea leaves as you pour the brewed tea into cups, or drink directly from the gaiwan
- After use, disassemble for easy cleaning — porcelain is non-porous and simple to rinse clean
Specifications
- Included: 1 complete gaiwan (bowl + lid + saucer)
- Material: High-fired porcelain, natural wood
- Bowl dimensions: 2.64″ H x 3.74″ D (6.7cm x 9.5cm)
- Saucer dimensions: 0.47″ H x 5.51″ D (1.2cm x 14cm)
- Total capacity: 200ml (6.76 fl oz)
- Lead-free and food-safe
Please Note
- Each gaiwan is handcrafted individually, so slight variations in size and color are normal — this makes each piece one-of-a-kind
- Color may differ slightly from photos due to monitor and lighting differences
- Manual measurement may result in a 0.1-0.2 inch (1-2cm) deviation
All orders are carefully inspected and packaged for safe delivery. If you have any questions about your order, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
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