Gaiwan/Covered Bowl
Gaiwan-the covered tea bowl or tureen, is often used as a substitute teapot to steep Gongfu tea such as Wuyi oolong, Tie Guan Yin, phoenix single bush, pu-erh tea etc. in south Fujian and Guangdong Province of China.
It also could be used as a teacup, normally used for brewing Jasmine scented tea and green tea. People in Sichuan, Zhejiang and some Northern part of China prefer to use Gaiwan as a tea cup.
The most popular material of covered bowl is porcelain-white porcelain, hand-painted blue and white porcelain, colorful glazed porcelain etc.
A piece of handy Gaiwan almost become essential for steeping Chinese Kongfu tea.
It is very convenient for tea drinkers to enjoy the brewed tea leaves and the color of the tea soup. Also, the lid could be used to smell the tea aroma and control the concentration of the tea liquor.
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Blue and White Porcelain Gaiwan-Orchid
$33.00Blue and white porcelain Gaiwan with hand-drawing orchid. In China, orchid represents noble and graceful. It's fragrance is peaceful, quietly elegant. It is one of the all-time favorite plant of Chinese ancient literati. Learn More -
Blue and White Porcelain Gaiwan-Pavilion at the Foot of the Mountain
$83.00Blue and white porcelain Gaiwan with hand-drawing landscape. Pavilion at the Foot of the Mountain, bridge on the river and hills Beyond... A typical theme of Chinese classical poetic art. Learn More -
Blue and White Porcelain Gaiwan-Likes Lotus Saying-Wide
$33.00Blue and white porcelain Gaiwan with hand-drawing lotus pond. In China, lotus represents fair-mind, elegant and peace. It well expressed the spirit and zen of tea. Learn More -
Blue and White Porcelain Gaiwan-Hibiscus Glory
$68.00Blue and white porcelain Gaiwan with fine, smooth and exquisite hand-drawing pattern of hibiscus flower. It represents wealth and glory in Ancient China. Learn More -
Ru Kiln Gaiwan-Iris-Sky Cyan
$25.00Beautiful sky cyan color Ru Kiln Gaiwan. Lead-free, eco-friendly material. Learn More