Good fit if
You want one neutral vessel for several tea styles and more control over leaf opening and steep timing.
White Porcelain Gaiwan is a porcelain brewing vessel for loose-leaf tea. It is a candidate for a first Gongfu setup when you want to choose individual pieces and observe the leaves and aroma between infusions.
The current design options are A, B, C, D, and E. Each is listed in the under-200 ml size category. That category is a range, not an exact capacity or measured working volume. Use the option images to choose the design, and ask about the specific option if an exact serving volume is important.
Start with a suitable drinking cup and a simple spill plan. Add a fairness pitcher when you need to receive the full infusion before sharing it, or when your drinking cup is too small for the brewer. A tea tray can come later if it improves cleanup.
Practice a secure pour with warm water before brewing with hotter water. Follow the tea's preparation guidance, decant when the steep is finished, and adjust one brewing variable at a time. Read the gaiwan size guide or beginner Gongfu setup guide for the next step.
Rinse before first use. Wash by hand, handle the lid and rim gently, and let the pieces dry before storage. This gaiwan is a brewing vessel; heat water separately.
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Before you buy
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.
You want one neutral vessel for several tea styles and more control over leaf opening and steep timing.
Capacity, wall thickness, bowl shape, lid grip, and whether porcelain, glass, or clay suits your tea habits.
Start with smaller leaf amounts, hold the lid slightly open, and pour into a fairness pitcher or cups with a steady hand.
Rinse after each session. Porcelain and glazed gaiwans are usually the easiest to keep neutral and clean.
What is this? White Porcelain Gaiwan — gaiwan.
Material: Porcelain
Craft: Tea-table craft
Origin: China, China
Care:Food safe; Dishwasher: Hand wash recommended; Microwave: Not recommended; Direct heat: No; heat resistant to 100°C
Price: From $49.18 · In Stock
Shipping: Orders are processed in 1–3 business days. Standard transit is usually 8–12 business days after dispatch. Standard shipping is free worldwide on orders of US$59 or more; orders below US$59 are US$7.90, or the local-currency equivalent shown at checkout.
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.
Type: Travel Teaware
Type: Tea Pet
Type: Tea Tray
Type: Tea Tray