{"product_id":"thin-walled-sweet-white-gaiwan","title":"Thin-Walled Sweet-White Gaiwan – Sweet White or Qingbai","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA refined, thin-walled gaiwan for drinkers who want a light, responsive vessel.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is made from kaolin fired above 1300°C and comes as bowl, lid and saucer, in sweet-white or qingbai 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 kaolin porcelain, thin-walled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e plain sweet-white or qingbai glaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose from:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 glazes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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. Thin walls heat up quickly and lose less heat to the vessel, which suits delicate green and white teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is sweet-white (tian bai) porcelain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet-white, or tian bai, is a warm, ivory-tinted white glaze first made in the Ming dynasty. It is softer in tone than a bright blue-white porcelain and shows the color of the tea clearly.\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 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":"Sweet White","offer_id":67917216121108,"sku":"MS2097608412-01","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qingbai","offer_id":67917216153876,"sku":"MS2097608412-02","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/7353\/6276\/files\/thin-walled-sweet-white-gaiwan-00.webp?v=1793169356","url":"https:\/\/tealibere.com\/products\/thin-walled-sweet-white-gaiwan","provider":"Tealibere","version":"1.0","type":"link"}