The Gaiwan 'Lotus' in Porcelain, 160 ml brings together three pieces: a bowl, a lid and a saucer. It is the Chinese vessel for infusing tea leaf by leaf, directly in the bowl, then serving it while holding back the leaves with the lid. Its capacity is 160 ml.

Which teas?

Porcelain has no taste of its own: it respects the delicacy of green, white and oolong teas, which are best savoured over several infusions. The gaiwan suits a fine grand cru as well as everyday tea. To choose an oolong to infuse in it, see our oolong teas.

How do I use it?

The gaiwan allows you to run through the short infusions of gong fu cha: place the leaves in the bowl, pour in the water, cover, then serve while keeping the lid on, which holds back the leaves. Before drinking, smell the lid, which concentrates the aromas. Our guide to gong fu cha with a gaiwan gives the step-by-step method, and each tea's page gives its temperature.

For a smaller version, the Gaiwan Ahri in porcelain, 120 ml follows the same principle. Other cups and gaiwans are gathered in our cups and mugs section.