Pastel gaiwan – spring in a cup
This delicate, spring-like porcelain gaiwan brings the most beautiful simplicity of tea drinking: sophisticated, light lines, silky-touch glaze and harmonious proportions. The 165 ml capacity (filled to the brim) is ideal for careful, multiple-pouring (gongfu) tea drinking.
Why do we love it?
- Sophisticated elegance: clean shape and pastel shades for calm, meditative tea drinking.
- Pure taste: smooth porcelain does not affect the character of the tea.
- Convenient to use: well-fitting lid and easy-to-handle rim for precise pouring.
Details
- Capacity: 165 ml (filled to the brim)
- Material: porcelain
- Origin: China
- Uses: excellent for green, white, oolong and scented teas
Use & care
- Rinse with hot water before the first pour for a pleasant warm feeling and clean scents.
- After use, clean by hand with a mild detergent; wipe with a soft sponge.
- Avoid sudden temperature changes (thermal shock) and do not use in a microwave oven.
Note: Due to the hand-painted finish, the pastel shade and small details may vary slightly from piece to piece - this gives the object its unique character.
Personal contact
Our teas don't come from wholesale warehouses or unknown sources. We travel to the small producers we source from – whether it's a Japanese family tea garden, a Chinese mountain village or an oolong maker in Taiwan.
Stories
We meet them in person, learn their story, see how they care for their plants, and how they process the fresh leaves.
These experiences are the soul of our teas. This way, not only is the quality guaranteed, but also the fact that behind each cup there is a real person, a real story.
Direct
This direct relationship is valuable to us. Not only because of the excellent tea, but because we believe that trust, respect and personal presence are what make the tea drinking experience truly special.
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