Ware Details
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Ware Details
Material: High-fired Dehua porcelain
Glaze: Lard-white / jade-white porcelain glaze
Firing Temperature: Approx. 1300°C
Origin: Dehua, Quanzhou, Fujian, China
Capacity: 130 ml gaiwan / 45 ml tasting cups
Weight: Gaiwan approx. 125 g; tasting cup approx. 40g each
Care: Dishwasher safe; hand wash to prevent chipping
Why Brew with a Gaiwan?
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Why Brew with a Gaiwan?
A gaiwan is one of the most versatile ways to brew loose leaf tea. It works beautifully across tea types — green, white, oolong, black, yellow, and pu-erh.
Because each infusion is short, you can taste how a tea changes from steep to steep: the aroma opening, the body becoming fuller, and the finish turning softer or sweeter over time.
This is the brewing method I reach for most when evaluating a tea. It helps me understand the leaf clearly — aroma, texture, balance, and how the tea develops through multiple infusions.
It is also what I use when I want a quiet moment of tea meditation: simple leaves, hot water, a small vessel, and a few focused pours.
Why Lard-White Dehua Porcelain?
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Why Lard-White Dehua Porcelain?
Dehua, Fujian has long been known for its white porcelain, but not all white porcelain feels the same in daily use.
This set uses a Lard White finish — a warm, creamy white inspired by the traditional Chinese description “zhuyoubai.” The name refers to a soft, luminous white rather than a cold or stark white.
Fired at approximately 1300°C, the porcelain is dense, smooth, and less porous than lower-fired ceramics. Tea stains are less likely to sink into the surface, making the set easier to rinse clean even after tea has been left for a while.
The color is quiet enough to let the tea take focus, while still making it easy to appreciate the shade of the liquor in the cup.