Yixing Gaiwan

A traditional Chinese way of brewing tea is with a Gaiwan, which means covered bowl.

The lid is a very important part, not to say crucial. It is not just a regular lid but also functions as a strainer. This means that you brew the tea directly in the Gaiwan and then can choose to drink it directly from it or decant the brew into other cups. Even when drinking the tea directly from the cup, you can use the lid as a strainer to prevent the tea leaves from slipping down. The addition of the third element – ​​the saucer, is also a very practical solution. It makes handling easier by not having to hold the hot cup directly.

Black tea is not quite as easy to drink in a Gaiwan because it is difficult to strain out really small tea leaves. On the other hand, the Gaiwan is made for green teas and is equally suitable for oolong and white tea. You brew your tea as usual, straight into the cup and the only thing you may need to practice a little is the thumb grip to keep the lid in place when you drink.

This Gaiwan is made of yixing clay. from the city Yixing in the Chinese province Jiangsu. They are highly valued in China.

Volume: 100 ml
Height (incl. lid): 9.0 cm
Diameter: 9.0 cm