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Collection: Gaiwans
Discover the three-part "Sancai Gaiwan" and simplified "Ercai Gaiwan." The gaiwans come in various designs and materials, showcasing the Chinese tea culture's beauty. You'll find intricately patterned porcelain, hand-painted designs, and rustic clay versions. Each piece reflects unique Chinese artistry, available in various shapes and sizes to suit different types of tea.
About this collection
Discover the three-part "Sancai Gaiwan" and simplified "Ercai Gaiwan." The gaiwans come in various designs and materials, showcasing the Chinese tea culture's beauty. You'll find intricately patterned porcelain, hand-painted designs, and rustic clay versions. Each piece reflects unique Chinese artistry, available in various shapes and sizes to suit different types of tea.
FAQs About Gaiwans
Porcelain is the most versatile choice and works well with almost any tea. It doesn’t absorb flavors or aromas.
Glass is especially good for lighter teas, such as green tea, floral teas, lightly oxidized teas, and younger white teas.
Clay gaiwans are better suited to richer, more aged teas. Unlike porcelain and glass, clay may gradually absorb some of the tea’s aroma and flavor.
- 80–100 ml: Best for one person
- 100–130 ml: Good for 1–3 people
- 130 ml+: Better for larger groups
For most Gongfu tea sessions, around 100–130 ml is a versatile everyday size.
A two-piece gaiwan includes the bowl and lid, while a three-piece gaiwan also comes with a saucer. The saucer mainly affects presentation and handling—it doesn’t make a significant difference to the actual brewing experience.
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