What is a Gaiwan?
A Gaiwan is a classic 3-piece traditional Chinese tea brewing vessel composed of a bowl, a lid, and a saucer – called a “San Cai Wan” or “Three Vessels Bowl” in Chinese culture. It embodies the ancient Chinese philosophy of “Heaven (lid), Earth (bowl), Humanity (saucer)” – three elements united in perfect harmony for brewing tea.
Our Antique-Style Gaiwan Features
Distinctive Vintage Crackle Glaze Finish
This Gaiwan features a warm deep peacock green glaze with a natural crackle texture, handcrafted to replicate antique Chinese ceramic aesthetics. The deep, muted tone paired with subtle mottled details creates a quiet, elegant rustic charm that elevates any tea space, standing out from common plain modern茶具.
The inner glaze is smooth pale celadon, creating a clean contrast that makes it easy to observe your tea’s liquor color during brewing.
Premium Ceramic Material
Made of high-fired durable ceramic, this Gaiwan offers balanced insulation: it keeps your tea warm without burning your hands, while the non-porous smooth glaze doesn’t absorb tea flavors, letting you enjoy the pure true taste of every tea variety you brew. It’s also easy to clean and designed for years of daily use.
Thoughtful Ergonomic & Functional Design
The 3-piece Gaiwan design gives you full control over your brewing process: use the lid to strain loose tea leaves as you pour, adjust steeping time by holding the lid partially open, and trap heat to let your tea steep properly. The saucer catches any spilled water and keeps your hands comfortable when holding the hot bowl.
Available Gaiwan Sizes
- Style A: 3.8 x 2.8 inches (9.7 x 7.2 cm), 3.4oz (100ml) – ideal for single servings of concentrated tea
- Style B: 3.6 x 3.8 inches (9.1 x 9.6 cm), 4.7oz (140ml) – perfect for sharing 1-2 small servings
- Style C: 3.7 x 3.4 inches (9.3 x 8.6 cm), 3.7oz (110ml) – versatile medium size for most daily brewing needs
Perfect For
This vintage Gaiwan is ideal for tea lovers,茶艺 beginners and professionals, lovers of East Asian traditional culture, and anyone looking to add a thoughtful cultural accent to their home. It also makes a unique meaningful gift for housewarmings, holidays, or birthdays for friends who enjoy tea and unique handcrafted home goods.
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