Chinese Gaiwans
(or Guywan, Zhong)
YiXing zisha accessories tea cup teacups

For many centuries the Chinese have used gaiwans to brew their fine teas.  
The saucer protects fingers, the lid retains heat and stirs leaves.  
Simply hold the gaiwan centered on fingers and place thumb of same hand on the lid
adjusting so the tea may flow while holding leaves back.  
For green teas, do not preheat the cup and leave the lid off during brewing.
Higher temperature brewing will require preheating and covering with the lid.  
Drink directly from the gaiwan or decant into another cup or gaiwan.  Keep brewing until your leaves are spent.

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YiXing Charcoal Brown Gaiwan - 5 ounces
Charcoal brown zisha clay gaiwan with white porcelain lined saucer, lid and cup.  The cup is decorated with Chinese characters and displays a chop mark on the base.  Perfect for daily use and low to high temperature brewing.

$9.50   Add to Cart!
    

Extra Thin White Porcelain Gaiwan - 3.5 ounces
This is a high quality, extra thin white porcelain gaiwan.  The only decoration is light fluting of the saucer's edge.  The thin walls are wonderful for your lovely green and oolong teas that infuse in lower temperatures.  I don't recommend it for teas requiring high temperature or long infusions.

$12.50   Add to Cart!

    

Falling Leaves Gaiwan - 3.5 ounces
This is a delightful, high quality, extra thin butter cream porcelain gaiwan decorated with green leaves on all three pieces.  The thin walls are wonderful for your lovely green and oolong teas that infuse in lower temperatures.  I don't recommend it for teas requiring high temperature or long infusions

$11.75   Add to Cart!

   

YiXing Crackle Gaiwan - 5 ounces
All three pieces are finished with a raspberry red porcelain crackle glaze.  To appreciate tea infusions, the inside of each gaiwan cup is lined with white porcelain.  Perfect for daily use and low to high temperature brewing.

Raspberry Red Crackle Gaiwan - $10.50    Add to Cart!

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