🍵 What is this Gaiwan?
This is a traditional Chinese Gaiwan (lidded tea bowl) handcrafted in Jingdezhen, the world-famous porcelain capital.
Made using refined porcelain clay and finished with the classic Yongle Sweet White glaze, it is designed for Gongfu tea brewing, offering full control over steeping time, aroma, and flavor.
The ultra-thin body and smooth jade-like texture make it both functional and collectible.
🌿 Why Choose This Gaiwan?
- ✔ 100% handmade using traditional 72-step ceramic process
- ✔ Thin-walled porcelain (~1mm), lightweight and elegant
- ✔ High-fired at 1330–1350°C for durability and purity
- ✔ Sweet white glaze with soft jade-like finish
- ✔ Non-porous – does not absorb tea aroma or stains
- ✔ Heat-resistant rim design – comfortable to hold
- ✔ Suitable for beginners and experienced tea drinkers
🫖 How to Use a Gaiwan
- Add tea leaves into the bowl
- Pour hot water over the leaves
- Cover with lid and steep briefly
- Slightly tilt the lid to filter leaves
- Pour tea into cups and enjoy
👉 Ideal for Gongfu tea brewing, allowing precise control of flavor and aroma.
🔍 How to Identify Real Thin Porcelain
Authentic thin porcelain from Jingdezhen has:
- ✔ Bright, pure white color (not yellowish)
- ✔ Ultra-thin body (~1mm) with slight translucency
- ✔ Fully glazed surface (not raw or biscuit)
- ✔ Handmade shaping (not mold-pressed thick body)
⚠️ Lower-quality alternatives may appear similar but lack refinement and durability.
🔥 Craftsmanship & Material
- Craft: Fully handmade
- Process: Traditional 72-step ceramic technique
- Clay: Jingdezhen jade porcelain clay
- Glaze: Yongle Sweet White glaze
- Firing Temperature: 1330–1350°C
Each piece is shaped, trimmed, glazed, and fired individually.
📏 Product Variants
🔹 Liangcai Series (Style Name)
- Gentle Liangcai Gaiwan – 150ml
- Elegant Liangcai Gaiwan – 180ml
- Rounded Liangcai Gaiwan – 200ml
- Horseshoe Liangcai Gaiwan – 130ml
- Water-Moon Liangcai Gaiwan – 110ml
🔹 Sancai Series (Style Name)
- Gentle Sancai Gaiwan – 150ml
- Elegant Sancai Gaiwan – 180ml
- Rounded Sancai Gaiwan – 200ml
- Horseshoe Sancai Gaiwan – 130ml
- Water-Moon Sancai Gaiwan – 110ml
🎁 Gaiwan Sets (1 Gaiwan + 4 Cups)
- Gentle Sancai Set – 150ml + 4 cups
- Elegant Sancai Set – 180ml + 4 cups
- Rounded Sancai Set – 200ml + 4 cups
- Horseshoe Sancai Set – 130ml + 4 cups
- Water-Moon Sancai Set – 110ml + 4 cups
🍃 Best for Tea Types
- Oolong Tea (Tieguanyin, Dancong)
- Pu-erh Tea
- Black Tea
- White Tea
- Green Tea
🧼 Care Instructions
- Do not use on open flame
- Avoid sudden temperature changes
- Clean with soft cloth
- Dishwasher safe (low temperature recommended)
- Boiling water sterilization allowed (~15 minutes)
⚠️ Handmade Notice
Due to handmade production:
- Slight size variation (±10ml / ±1–3mm)
- Minor black spots or pores may occur
- Slight color differences between batches
👉 These are natural characteristics of authentic handmade ceramics, not defects.
🚚 Shipping
🌍 Free Worldwide Shipping
- Processing Time: 1–3 business days
- Delivery Time: 7–15 business days
- Tracking number included
🔁 Return & Refund Policy
- Returns accepted within 7 days for damaged items
- Item must be unused and in original packaging
- Photo proof required
- Refund issued after inspection
❓ FAQ
Q1: Is this Gaiwan really handmade?
Yes, each piece is fully handcrafted using traditional Jingdezhen techniques.
Q2: Will it burn my hands?
No. It features a heat-resistant rim design for safe handling.
Q3: Can it absorb tea smell?
No. High-fired porcelain is non-porous and does not retain odors.
Q4: Is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Easy to use and suitable for both beginners and tea enthusiasts.
Q5: Is it fragile?
Like all fine porcelain, it should be handled with care, but high firing makes it durable.
💎 Brand Story
Crafted in Jingdezhen, this Gaiwan represents centuries of Chinese ceramic heritage.
We believe in:
- Honest pricing
- True craftsmanship
- No gimmicks or artificial discounts
👉 Only quality and authenticity.
