{"product_id":"ru-glaze-sky-blue-gaiwan-170ml","title":"Ru Glaze Sky-Blue Gaiwan – 170 ml Three-Piece Crackle Gaiwan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA plain sky-blue Ru glaze gaiwan whose fine crackle lines slowly deepen with tea.\u003c\/strong\u003e It comes as bowl, lid and saucer, holds about 170 ml and has a satin, softly lustrous glaze.\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 ceramic with Ru kiln-style glaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e sky-blue (tian qing) crackle glaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e gaiwan about 170 ml\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\u003e4.1 in L × 4.1 in H (10.3 × 10.5 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eabout 170 ml \/ 5.7 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. The crackle tends to run in fine, angled lines that cross each other, so no two pieces look the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Ru glaze?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRu glaze is a soft, satin glaze inspired by Song dynasty Ru ware, usually in pale sky-blue, celadon or cream tones. Fine crackle lines can appear in the glaze over time as tea seeps in, so the surface slowly changes with use. This is a normal feature of the glaze, not a defect.\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\u003eWill the crackle change color?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Over many sessions, tea gradually stains the fine crackle lines, giving the glaze a deeper, more lived-in look. This is called raising or nurturing the glaze.\u003c\/p\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\/celadon-teaware\"\u003eceladon and Ru glaze teaware\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":"Sky Blue \/ 170 ml","offer_id":67917218873620,"sku":"MS2097608468-01","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/7353\/6276\/files\/ru-glaze-sky-blue-gaiwan-170ml-00.webp?v=1793169695","url":"https:\/\/tealibere.com\/products\/ru-glaze-sky-blue-gaiwan-170ml","provider":"Tealibere","version":"1.0","type":"link"}