Gaiwan

This small cup comes with a lid and saucer and is used especially for infusing large leaf teas.

This glass gaiwan enables the appreciation of the hidden side of of infusing tea. Its smooth sides ensure a comfortable grip and a neutral infusion; it can accommodate all families of tea. This small, covered cup and saucer, is an instrument of choice especially for infusing teas with large leaves. The tea leaves are infused directly in the cup and the lid is used to hold back the leaves when it is time to stop the infusion. The gaiwan is very good for multiple infusions, concentrating their aromas and flavours in each cup.

This small cup comes with a lid and saucer and is used especially for infusing large leaf teas.

This small cup comes with a lid and saucer and is used especially for infusing large leaf teas.

This small cup comes with a lid and saucer and is used especially for infusing large leaf teas.

This small cup comes with a lid and saucer and is used especially for infusing large leaf teas.

Mr. Shao learned traditional pottery techniques with some of the greatest masters and he is part of a new generation of promising young potters.

This small cup comes with a lid and saucer and is used especially for infusing large leaf teas.

Mr. Shao learned traditional pottery techniques with some of the greatest masters and he is part of a new generation of promising young potters.

For the die-hard tea fan, here is a complete set specifically designed to be carried around.

A true collection piece, this hand painted gaiwan is simply exquisite. Painted by Jingdezhen’s very talented Ye Juan.