{"product_id":"purple-clay-gold-traced-gaiwan-travel-set","title":"Purple Clay Gaiwan Travel Tea Set – Gold-Traced Gaiwan, 2 Cups \u0026 Box","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA dark purple clay gaiwan set with gold-traced Chinese characters, packed in a gift box.\u003c\/strong\u003e It includes a 210 ml gaiwan with a built-in 360° filter lid, two 50 ml cups and a gift box. Choose the Heart Sutra text or the Hundred Blessings (bai fu) characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 gaiwan with filter lid, 2 cups, 1 gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e purple clay (zisha), glazed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e gold-traced characters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dehua, Fujian, China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e gaiwan about 210 ml; cup about 50 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose from:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and capacity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePiece\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGaiwan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.9 in diameter × 3.4 in H (9.9 × 8.7 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eabout 210 ml \/ 7.1 US fl oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEach cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.4 in diameter × 1.3 in H (6.2 × 3.3 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eabout 50 ml \/ 1.7 US fl oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGift box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 × 4.9 × 4.6 in (12.8 × 12.5 × 11.7 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eMeasurements are taken by hand from the supplier's specification and may vary slightly.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to brew with the gaiwan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd 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 filter holes run all the way around the lid, so it strains in any direction without lining it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is purple clay (zisha)?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple clay, or zisha, is a dark, iron-rich clay used for Chinese teaware. It is slightly porous and gives a matte, stony surface. Many purple clay travel sets, including this one, carry a heat-reactive painted motif that brightens when hot water warms the pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set serves one to two 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse 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. Wash with plain water only; soap can be absorbed by the unglazed clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Heart Sutra?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Heart Sutra is a short Buddhist text that is often written in calligraphy on teaware and in tea rooms as a reminder to slow down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many cups does one brew fill?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe largest vessel holds about 210 ml and each cup about 50 ml, so one brew fills roughly 4 cups. Gongfu-style tea is brewed in several short rounds, so the set easily serves one to two people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the travel case protect the cups?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The pieces stack together and fit inside the padded case, which keeps them from knocking against each other in a bag or suitcase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/travel-tea-sets\"\u003etravel tea sets\u003c\/a\u003e, or read \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/explore-teaware\/how-to-use-a-travel-tea-set\"\u003ehow to use a travel tea set\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tealibere","offers":[{"title":"Heart Sutra","offer_id":67916928024852,"sku":"MS4095578191-01","price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hundred Blessings","offer_id":67916928057620,"sku":"MS4095578191-02","price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/7353\/6276\/files\/purple-clay-gold-traced-gaiwan-travel-set-00.webp?v=1793162742","url":"https:\/\/tealibere.com\/products\/purple-clay-gold-traced-gaiwan-travel-set","provider":"Tealibere","version":"1.0","type":"link"}