Gaiwan Kungfu Tea Bowl 4oz Black Ceramic White Glaze Teacup

This is a nice small gaiwan. It’s just the right size for a personal tea session. If you have a medium sized hand then it should be a good fit. I personally couldn’t have picked a better gaiwan. This one fits my hand like a glove. Also it has a nice texture on the outside (I ordered the terra-cotta colored one) that makes for a good grip so that it doesn’t slip out of your hand while pouring. Also, this one has a perfectly fitted lid. One thing to keep in mind is the milliliters of this one. If you’re not familiar with the metric system then this one is about a standard unit of 1 cup. Other than that it seems like it’s well made. I have not complaints. I think it was a good deal for the price. Five stars to the makers of this cute little guy👍🏼👍🏼

So I bought this one to replace my broken gaiwan and honestly this one is fantastic its thick enough to kind of mask the heat using it properly you won't get burned. The day I got it I dropped it accidentally and it held up its really durable. I went with the standard red clay look and it looks amazing. Holds temperature really well and it's very well crafted it fits really well in the hand and super easy to use.

I dropped the lid of my previous gaiwan, and chipped it, so wanted a new one for my daily drinking. This absolutely fits the bill! It's only really suited for a single individual's gongfu tea session, but it's great for that! The texture, inside and out, is pleasant, and feels quality for the price. I bought the "black white" variant; the "black" is not a true black, but dark brown. This doesn't really bother me, though. I've seen reviews complaining that it gets too hot, but it doesn't get any hotter for me than other gaiwans I've used (but I mean, singing your fingers occasionally is kind of part of the experience of a traditional gaiwan, yeah?). Again, I only use this one for when I'm having tea by myself, so I only fill it with 50 mL of hot water at a time (one gongfu teacup-worth) I do wish that the saucer (upon which the gaiwan rests) was all-black (well, all-dark-brown I guess), without the white on the top. Because, with the lid in place, the exterior looks completely black ("black"), except for a bit of white peeking around the inner rim, and the all-white top of the saucer. Very satisfied with this - as I said, it's my daily-use gaiwan now!

I've loved this gaiwan since the first brew I made with it. Even though it is rated as 150ml capacity, it seems to make smaller batches even when filled to the rim. This is not a problem since it has so many other advantages! Its design is very simple and elegant. The white porcelain interior of the cup, lid and saucer make for better visibility when judging brew strengths. Its mate outer finish is not only visually appealing, but also makes the edges easier to hold and control. The slightly taller profile of the cup is excellent for teas that expand, such as ball-rolled Oolong as the leaves tend to stay centered rather than building up on the side after pouring. Its overall balance is excellent! Last and perhaps the most enjoyable, is the fit of the lid. It seems to pair perfectly with the curvature of the cup lip. It fits so well that with some teas, no strainer is required! If this is your first gaiwan and you are interested in brewing Gong Fu style tea for yourself, this is a great place to start!

Doesn't get too hot, easy to hold, holds a reasonable amount of strong tea for one person, easy to clean. The ideal gadget for chinese and taiwanese teas like pu erh and roasted oolongs. Suitable for fancy gongfu brewing but also works great for drinking straight from it and refilling with hot water until the leaves are tasteless. Only one minor flaw (tiny bump) in the porcelain lining, no big deal.

First I must say this vendor is very responsive. My first item was broken in shipping. I emailed them and they sent a second item right away with extra packing and I received it in perfect condition. Yes this cup is small, I have visited China and can tell you this size is normal for them. The Yixing clay used for this particular cup is only found in China, that is the beauty of this cup. It has a semi rough finish because you season it according to the type of tea you will use to drink out of it. If you were to buy a teapot made of this clay you will only brew one type of tea in it. You would use one for green tea only, one for black tea only, one for Oolong tea only etc. Yes they are delicate but when seasoned and used properly they will bring out more flavor in your tea. That is the hidden beauty in this clay.

To reiterate - this gaiwan only comfortably holds about 70 mLs - no where near the 130 mLs the listing claims. This is a super cute baby's first gaiwan. It's a little light in the weight department, and the unglazed texture is a little off-putting for some (I started handling it and my husband just hated the noise it made in my fingers - he said it sounded like a chalkboard, which is not wrong). It also only comfortably holds 70 mLs, and I say comfortably as in that's how much it holds to let you handle the edges of the gaiwan and not burn yourself. I'd say maaaaaybe you could get 100 mLs if you fill it all the way up to the top. So if you're looking for something larger, this is not it. However, I wanted something cheap and small for my first foray into gaiwan brewing, and this fits that bill perfectly.

After going through various gaiwans I came across this gem that ticks all the right boxes and more. Starting with it's design of a tall body with a proportional opening allows for a very controlled steady flow of tea. The lid grips the opening to prevent slippage, and the lid handle is near perfect height to allow for a tight grip. The outer texture is there of dry clay, and becomes smoother the more you ha for it over time. For $10 on a good day you can't go wrong with this Gaiwan for gongfu tea brewing. This Gaiwan should set the standard of what makes a Gaiwan so good.

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Well balanced, basic but elegant. Perfect size for single person Gong Fu style tea drinking.

Good size and design,excellent price of art,I absolutely love it..good quality and good price..very delicate so I advise good and gentle care..

Bien hecho, muy bien y cuidadosamente envuelto, entrega rápida. El gaiwan tiene tacto agradable y la descripción de producto es correcta. Estoy contenta con esta compra. Muchas gracias.

Exactly as it looks, pretty sturdy, but the polish on the ceramic side is not super good, feels a bit weird to the touch