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Beauty Tea Set, 60+75 g (tin)

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Black and Green Tea Set, 60+75 g (tin)

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Chinese Tea Discovery Set, 7x25 g

Chinese Tea Discovery Set, 7x25 g

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Lotus Porcelain Gaiwan, 130 ml

Lotus Porcelain Gaiwan, 130 ml

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Travel Tea Set White Porcelain

Travel Tea Set White Porcelain

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Sama Doyo Bonston BP-12 Gongfu Tea Pot with glass infuser 800ml

Sama Doyo Bonston BP-12 Gongfu Tea Pot with glass infuser 800ml

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How to Choose the Right Gaiwan from Our Collection

1. Gaiwan Size Cheat Sheet: Listed Brim Volume vs. Usable Volume

Standard Chinese teaware capacities are traditionally measured right to the brim without tea leaves. In daily gongfu brewing—once dry leaves expand and water is poured just up to the lid line so you do not burn your fingertips—your actual usable tea yield is 20–25% lower:

Catalog Size	Actual Usable Yield (Under Lid with Leaves)	Dry Leaf Dose (1g per 15–20 ml)	Best For & Matching Models
120 ml – 130 ml	~90 – 105 ml	5 – 6.5 g	Solo gongfu sessions or 1–2 tasters. Concentrated infusions without caffeine overload. (Sakura, Lotus, Orchid Porcelain 130 ml, White Porcelain 120 ml)
150 ml – 180 ml	~120 – 145 ml	7.5 – 10 g	Serving 2–3 guests OR beginner solo brewing (fill a 160 ml bowl with 100 ml water to leave a wide, cool dry zone). (Magic Gaiwan 160 ml, Glass Gaiwan 160 ml, Ceramic 150 ml)
280 ml (Wooden Rim)	~220 – 240 ml	10 – 14 g (or casual ratios)	Desk sessions, large mugs, or 3–4 guests. Built-in strainer spout and insulated wooden collar prevent lid slippage and steam burns. (Gaiwan-Teapot Hammer & Night 280 ml)

2. Material Comparison: Porcelain vs. Ceramic vs. Glass (and Why Not Unfired Clay?)

Material	Heat Behavior & Neutrality	Best Tea Pairing	Handling & Care Notes
Glazed Porcelain & Bone China	100% flavor-neutral. Non-porous glaze preserves delicate top notes; thin walls shed heat fast at the rim.	Universal: Green, white, high-mountain oolong, floral Dan Cong, raw/ripe puerh.	Rinses clean with hot water—zero flavor contamination between different tea types.
Glazed Ceramic / Stoneware	Thicker walls retain higher heat between infusions compared to thin porcelain.	Dark & roasted teas: Ripe puerh, aged Sheng, Wuyi Yancha rock oolong, black teas.	Glazed interior for easy maintenance; allow water to cool slightly before brewing tender green tea.
Heat-Resistant Glass	Completely neutral taste with full visual display as twisted leaves unfurl.	Visual teas: Silver Needle, flowering teas, green tea, rolled oolongs.	Practical tip: Wet glass lids can feel slippery during a steep tilt. For secure grip, choose our 280 ml Wooden-Rim Gaiwan-Teapot.
Unglazed Clay (Yixing / Jian Shui)	Porous clay seasons over time and holds heat—rarely practical in a wide-mouth bowl.	Dedicated single-tea brewing (one vessel dedicated to one tea category).	Looking for porous clay? Gongfu practitioners prefer clay teapots over clay gaiwans—explore our authentic unglazed Yixing clay teapots

3. Burn-Free Pouring, EU Shipping & Essential Setup

How to Avoid Burning Your Fingers: Never fill a gaiwan to the very top. Stop pouring water right where the bowl flares outward (under the lid line), hold the flared rim with your thumb and middle finger, and tilt decisively at a 90-degree angle. Want zero heat on your fingertips? Choose our 280 ml Gaiwan-Teapots with a heat-insulated wooden collar.

Fast, Duty-Free EU Warehouse Shipping: All teaware is packed with reinforced shock-absorbing layers and dispatched from our European Union warehouse. You pay €0 in extra import fees or customs delays, and orders over €90 qualify for free EU delivery.

Complete Your Gongfu Setup: When brewing solo from a 120–130 ml gaiwan, you can decant directly into a single master cup. If using a 150–280 ml vessel or serving guests, add a Cha Hai (fairness pitcher) so tea leaves do not over-steep between cups, pair with 30–50 ml gongfu tasting cups, and keep your surface clean with a bamboo or stone tea tray (chaban).

Frequently Asked Questions About Buying a Gaiwan

Why does a 120–130 ml gaiwan hold around 95–105 ml of brewed tea?

Standard Chinese teaware capacity is measured empty to the brim. When you add 5–7 grams of dry tea leaves (which expand 3–4x upon steeping) and fill water only up to the lid line to keep your fingers safe from hot steam, the actual decanted liquor is 95–105 ml—the exact portion needed for a classic solo session.

Which gaiwan is easiest for beginners worried about hot water?

For classic gongfu brewing, choose a 130 ml flared-rim porcelain gaiwan (Sakura, Lotus, or Orchid)—the outward-curved rim sheds heat quickly. If you want guaranteed cool handling without learning finger grip techniques, choose our 280 ml Gaiwan-Teapot with Wooden Rim (Hammer or Night), where fingers rest safely on insulated natural wood.

Do I need a separate tea strainer or Cha Hai pitcher?

The tilted lid of a traditional gaiwan naturally strains whole-leaf oolong, puerh, and white teas. However, if using a 150–280 ml vessel or pouring for 2 or more small cups, decanting into a Cha Hai (sharing pitcher) is essential to ensure equal brew strength and prevent bitter over-steeping.

Will I have to pay import duties in Europe, and what if fragile teaware breaks in transit?

Because your parcel ships directly from our warehouse inside the European Union, EU customers never pay customs duties or import handling surcharges. Each teaware piece is packed in form-fitted protective foam; if any courier damage ever occurs, simply email us a photo for an immediate replacement or full refund.