Teapots and rituals

The vibrant green of your matcha is really highlighted with this chawan's transparency. The double sided glass, protects your hands from the heat. 

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.

Despite his young age he is now a prominent artisan who was awarded the status of master of pottery and crafts.

Despite his young age he is now a prominent artisan who was awarded the status of master of pottery and crafts.

This earthenware teapot comes to us directly from a young artisan from Yixing, Mr. Shao. Shao Guo Jun was born and educated in the city of Ding Shan.

An inspiring discovery for Camellia Sinensis, our range of Yixing teapots, from where this originates, is enriched by this artist.

Recipient of numerous awards, Ms. Sheng has her own pottery studio where she makes pieces prized by collectors.