This gaiwan leans into texture and form in a way that feels both grounded and quietly elegant. The fluted, cone-shaped body gives it a sculptural silhouette, while the coarse pottery clay adds a stone-like weight in the hand. It’s not dainty porcelain - it’s a piece you feel when you brew with it.
The lid is finished with a small detail on the knop, which adds just enough contrast to lift the whole piece visually. It’s subtle and makes the gaiwan feel considered rather than purely utilitarian. Functional, but with a soft decorative touch.
This is the kind of gaiwan that turns brewing into a small ritual rather than a background task.
Why this gaiwan feels different to use
- Fluted Shape = Better Grip + Heat Control
The vertical ridges along the body aren’t just aesthetic. They give your fingers natural channels to rest in, making the gaiwan feel more secure when hot. The shape also increases surface area, which helps the bowl shed heat slightly faster between infusions - especially useful when brewing more delicate teas.
- Coarse Pottery Body (Earthy, Stone-Like Feel)
The ceramic body is made from coarse clay, which gives the surface a subtle grain and micro-texture. In practice, this makes the gaiwan feel less slippery than glossy porcelain and more grounded in the hand. It’s the kind of texture you notice subconsciously while brewing as it is tactile, calming, and physical.
- Balanced Wall Thickness for Controlled Infusion
The walls are thick enough to stabilise temperature but not so thick that heat gets trapped aggressively. This helps keep infusions smooth and forgiving, especially for green tea and lightly oxidised oolongs, where temperature spikes can quickly push flavours into bitterness.
- Compact Volume for Gongfu Brewing
The smaller capacity encourages short, repeat infusions rather than one long steep. This gives you more control over flavour development and lets the tea evolve across multiple pours: brighter first infusions, deeper later ones.
We hope you love it just as much as we do!
