Gaiwan
Explore porcelain and bone china gaiwans for gongfu tea, selected for balanced handling, clean pouring and neutral brewing, with forms ranging from simple everyday vessels to hand-painted Jingdezhen pieces.
A Simple Vessel for Gongfu Tea
A gaiwan is a three-piece brewing vessel made up of a bowl, lid, and saucer. Its open form gives you direct control over water, leaves, and pouring, making it a versatile choice for exploring many styles of Chinese tea. Porcelain and other materials each offer a different feel in the hand, while size and shape influence how the gaiwan pours and handles heat.
Bowl & Lid
Control the Infusion
The lid can gently hold back the leaves while you pour, giving you control over steeping time and flow.
Form & Feel
Choose What Fits Your Hand
Capacity, rim shape, and material all affect comfort, heat handling, and pouring style.
