{"product_id":"blue-glaze-porcelain-gaiwan-set","title":"Monochrome Blue Glaze Porcelain Gaiwan Set","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis elegant \u003c\/span\u003emonochrome blue-glazed porcelain tea set includes one Gaiwan, one Gong Dao Bei (fairness pitcher), and six tasting cups\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe beautiful blue colour is traditionally achieved using \u003c\/span\u003ecobalt oxide\u003cspan\u003e, which is incorporated into the glaze and fired at high temperature. The result is a smooth, uninterrupted blue surface where the colour, glaze texture, depth, and lustre become the main decorative features.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Chinese ceramics, monochrome blue-glazed porcelain is an important traditional category, particularly associated with \u003c\/span\u003eJingdezhen\u003cspan\u003e and the imperial ceramics of the Ming and Qing dynasties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eSet includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGaiwan: 150 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGong Dao Bei (Fairness Pitcher): 200 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTea Cups: 30 ml each × 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e150 ml Gaiwan\u003cspan\u003e is an ideal size for personal tea sessions or for sharing tea with family and friends. Its compact capacity offers excellent control over the brewing process while allowing the tea leaves to fully open. It is particularly well suited to \u003c\/span\u003eGongfu-style brewing\u003cspan\u003e and works beautifully with all types of tea, especially teas with larger leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach \u003c\/span\u003e30 ml tasting cup\u003cspan\u003e has a slightly low and wide shape, designed to make tea comfortable to drink while allowing the aromas and flavours to develop beautifully. These are the cups I use in my shop for all my tea-tasting sessions, and over time I have found this shape to be one of the most versatile and enjoyable for tasting a wide range of teas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA refined combination of traditional Chinese ceramic aesthetics and practical tea-brewing design, this set is equally suited to everyday tea drinking, tea tasting, and sharing tea with guests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe have carefully photographed this item as best as possible – please be aware that different device screens can render colours and subtle tones slightly differently. Each item is hand-painted, so the one you receive would be slight different to the one in the picture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Chinese Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52083347947749,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0046\/1380\/0029\/files\/WeiMiaoTangBlue1.jpg?v=1786482691","url":"https:\/\/the-chinese-tea-company.com\/products\/blue-glaze-porcelain-gaiwan-set","provider":"The Chinese Tea Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}