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Plant-Ash Glaze Gaiwan Travel Tea Set – Gaiwan, Pitcher, Cups & Box

Plant-Ash Glaze Gaiwan Travel Tea Set – Gaiwan, Pitcher, Cups & Box

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Pattern: Willow
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Product Specification

A warm-toned ash-glaze gaiwan set with a hand-sized storage box. It includes a gaiwan whose lid rests at any angle, a glass fairness pitcher, small cups and a storage box with a clear lid. Choose a willow or loquat painting.

  • Set: 1 gaiwan with hovering lid, 1 glass fairness pitcher, tasting cups, 1 storage box with clear lid
  • Material: high-fired ceramic with plant-ash (cao mu hui) glaze; glass pitcher
  • Decoration: willow or loquat painting
  • Capacity: gaiwan about 120 ml; glass pitcher about 150 ml; cup about 55 ml; small cup about 50 ml
  • Choose from: 2 patterns

Dimensions and capacity

Piece Size Capacity
Gaiwan 3.1 in diameter × 2.7 in H (8 × 6.8 cm) about 120 ml / 4.1 US fl oz
Glass pitcher 3.3 in diameter × 1.9 in H (8.5 × 4.8 cm) about 150 ml / 5.1 US fl oz
Cup 2.5 in diameter × 1.6 in H (6.3 × 4.1 cm) about 55 ml / 1.9 US fl oz
Small cup 2.2 in diameter × 2.2 in H (5.5 × 5.5 cm) about 50 ml / 1.7 US fl oz
Storage box 7.9 in L × 3.7 in W (20 × 9.5 cm) —

Measurements are taken by hand from the supplier's specification and may vary slightly.

How to brew with the gaiwan

Add leaves to the gaiwan, pour in hot water and cover. To serve, tilt the lid slightly to hold back the leaves and pour through the gap into the cups. The flared rim stays cooler than the bowl, so hold the gaiwan by the rim and lid knob. The lid can hover on the rim at an angle, which makes it easy to vent steam and pour.

Why porcelain for a travel tea set?

High-fired porcelain is dense and smooth, so it does not absorb tea aromas and rinses clean with water. That makes one set suitable for many kinds of tea, which is handy when you can only pack one.

Who it is for

This set serves one to three people. Pack it for the office, a hotel room, a road trip, a picnic or a campsite, or give it as a tea gift to someone who travels often. Bring your own loose leaf tea and hot water.

Care

Rinse every piece with warm water after use and let them dry completely before packing them into the case, so the case stays fresh. Avoid sudden hot-to-cold temperature changes, and hand wash to protect the decoration.

Frequently asked questions

What is plant-ash glaze?

Plant-ash (cao mu hui) glaze uses wood and plant ash in the glaze recipe. Iron in the clay and glaze gives it a soft, warm off-white tone.

How many cups does one brew fill?

The largest vessel holds about 150 ml and each cup about 55 ml, so one brew fills roughly 2 cups. Gongfu-style tea is brewed in several short rounds, so the set easily serves one to three people.

Does the travel case protect the cups?

Yes. The pieces stack together and fit inside the padded case, which keeps them from knocking against each other in a bag or suitcase.

Compare more travel tea sets, or read how to use a travel tea set.

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Before you buy

Before you buy this gaiwan

A gaiwan is one of the most direct Gongfu brewing vessels. It works best if you want clear leaf control, open aroma, and a very readable brew.

Good fit if

You want one neutral vessel for several tea styles and more control over leaf opening and steep timing.

Check

Capacity, wall thickness, bowl shape, lid grip, and whether porcelain, glass, or clay suits your tea habits.

How to use

Start with smaller leaf amounts, hold the lid slightly open, and pour into a fairness pitcher or cups with a steady hand.

Care

Rinse after each session. Porcelain and glazed gaiwans are usually the easiest to keep neutral and clean.

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Quick Overview

What is this? Plant-Ash Glaze Gaiwan Travel Tea Set – Gaiwan, Pitcher, Cups & Box — travel tea set.

Best for: Gongfu brewing, loose leaf tea sessions, and complete teaware gifting.

Price: From $56.00 · In Stock

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Returns: Request an eligible return within 14 days of delivery. Items must be unused and in new condition; returns are by mail, the restocking fee is 0%, exchanges are not offered, and approved refunds are processed within 14 days.

Helpful links:Shop Gongfu tea sets · Beginner set guide · Gongfu Cha guide