{"product_id":"qingbai-swirl-gaiwan-160ml","title":"Qingbai Swirl Gaiwan – 160 ml, Plain or Gilded","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA ribbed qingbai gaiwan whose swirling lines pool the glaze into soft blue shadows.\u003c\/strong\u003e It comes as bowl, lid and saucer and holds about 160 ml, plain or with a gilded rim and knob.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 gaiwan bowl, 1 lid, 1 saucer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e qingbai Dehua porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e carved swirl ribs; optional gilding\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 160 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose from:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 styles\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 × 3.5 in H (9.8 × 9 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eabout 160 ml \/ 5.4 US fl oz\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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is qingbai (shadow-blue) porcelain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQingbai, or ying qing, means shadow blue. It is a very pale blue-tinted glaze that pools slightly darker where the surface curves. It looks clean and fresh, and like all glazed porcelain it does not absorb tea aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gaiwan brews for two to three people per infusion. It suits beginners learning Gongfu tea and experienced drinkers who want a neutral vessel for oolong, green, white and black teas, and it makes a thoughtful gift for a tea lover. Pair it with small tasting cups and a fairness pitcher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the gaiwan with warm water after use and let it dry before storing. Avoid sudden hot-to-cold temperature changes, and hand wash to protect the glaze and decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a gaiwan hard to use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt takes a few tries. Fill it about three-quarters full, hold the rim with your thumb and middle finger, keep the lid slightly open with your index finger and pour in one smooth motion. The flared rim stays cooler than the bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it come with cups?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is the gaiwan only (see the photos and option for whether a saucer is included). Pair it with small tasting cups and a fairness pitcher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/handmade-gaiwan\"\u003egaiwans\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dehua-white-porcelain\"\u003eDehua white porcelain\u003c\/a\u003e, or read the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/learn-tea-culture\/gongfu-tea-set-for-beginners\"\u003eGongfu tea set guide for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tealibere","offers":[{"title":"Plain","offer_id":67917215203604,"sku":"MS2097608406-01","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gilded","offer_id":67917215236372,"sku":"MS2097608406-02","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/7353\/6276\/files\/qingbai-swirl-gaiwan-160ml-00.webp?v=1793169244","url":"https:\/\/tealibere.com\/products\/qingbai-swirl-gaiwan-160ml","provider":"Tealibere","version":"1.0","type":"link"}