Gaiwan, Hence No. 2
gaiwan | porcelain
$94.98
This high-end Gaiwan is handmade of fine quality Jingdezhen porcelain. The drawing on the Gaiwan was manually drawn by Hence Tea’s artist (not machine-printed).
This Gaiwan is suited for all kinds of tea. In Mandarin, “Gai” means “lid” and “Wan” means “bowl.” The bowl provides ample room for the tea to unfurl and dance in the hot water, and it allows for multiple steepings.
This handmade Gaiwan is not only good for making your daily tea, but also for personal collection and home decoration.
Capacity
6.0 fl oz
Jingdezhen,
Jiangxi
Material
Jingdezhen Porcelain
For first-time use, cleanse with warm water.
For daily use, pour hot water into the Gaiwan to warm and cleanse it before adding tea leaves.
Dishwasher is not recommended; simply rinse carefully.
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Jingdezhen is known as China’s “Porcelain Capital.” It has been producing high-quality Chinese porcelain ceramics for more than 1,000 years.
From the Ming period onwards, the emperor controlled all the official kilns in Jingdezhen. These official kilns made imperial porcelain for the court in large quantities, and the emperor gave the Jingdezhen porcelain as gifts.
A Gaiwan is a graceful vessel with a lid, a saucer, and a cup. Traditionally, Gaiwan is also called “San Cai Wan” (Three Talent Bowl) or “San Cai Bei” (Three Talent Cup). In Chinese philosophy, Gaiwan also represents the ultimate harmony of human beings and nature. The saucer is the earth, the lid is the sky, and the cup represents the people who stand in between them. Drinking tea with a Gaiwan can help you test the quality of the tea and is good for multiple steepings.
Traditionally, the flared edge of a Gaiwan is held with the thumb and middle finger, using the index finger to steady the lid. To avoid burning the hands, it is recommended to spread the fingers against the bottom of the saucer and hold the lid with the thumb. Beginners can also use two hands to keep the Gaiwan stable.
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Outstanding Product. I get compliments on it whenever I am brewing tea for my friends and family. It’s a good size for 2-3 people and it’s not too big for your hand. Hand painted Jingdezhen Porcelain also preserves the history of famous teaware! Highly recommended!