Gaiwan Yixing Zisha Clay Teacup 5oz Tureen Chinese Kung Fu Sancai Tray Cup Tea Set Bowl Saucer (black)

happy with the purchase and the product i reserve the 5 stars for a unit above ordinary. this is a good basic cup does a good job of doing what it does solid 4 star product worth the $$ in my opinion.

After going through various gaiwans I came across this gem that ticks all the right boxes and more. Starting with it's design of a tall body with a proportional opening allows for a very controlled steady flow of tea. The lid grips the opening to prevent slippage, and the lid handle is near perfect height to allow for a tight grip. The outer texture is there of dry clay, and becomes smoother the more you ha for it over time. For $10 on a good day you can't go wrong with this Gaiwan for gongfu tea brewing. This Gaiwan should set the standard of what makes a Gaiwan so good.

First I must say this vendor is very responsive. My first item was broken in shipping. I emailed them and they sent a second item right away with extra packing and I received it in perfect condition. Yes this cup is small, I have visited China and can tell you this size is normal for them. The Yixing clay used for this particular cup is only found in China, that is the beauty of this cup. It has a semi rough finish because you season it according to the type of tea you will use to drink out of it. If you were to buy a teapot made of this clay you will only brew one type of tea in it. You would use one for green tea only, one for black tea only, one for Oolong tea only etc. Yes they are delicate but when seasoned and used properly they will bring out more flavor in your tea. That is the hidden beauty in this clay.

This is a nice small gaiwan. It’s just the right size for a personal tea session. If you have a medium sized hand then it should be a good fit. I personally couldn’t have picked a better gaiwan. This one fits my hand like a glove. Also it has a nice texture on the outside (I ordered the terra-cotta colored one) that makes for a good grip so that it doesn’t slip out of your hand while pouring. Also, this one has a perfectly fitted lid. One thing to keep in mind is the milliliters of this one. If you’re not familiar with the metric system then this one is about a standard unit of 1 cup. Other than that it seems like it’s well made. I have not complaints. I think it was a good deal for the price. Five stars to the makers of this cute little guy👍🏼👍🏼

Works as a gaiwan should. There's a small imperfection on mine but it's so minor it doesn't matter, especially given the cost. Gaiwan doesn't get too hot at the edges when pouring even when doing back-to-back (2-3+) infusions.

I use this for brewing my Pu'Erh. I love the fact that it is glazed on the inside and unglazed on the outside. I am hoping that, over time, the outside will patina. I get compliments on it from those who see it on my shelf.

Its small and works great for brewing for one person, I love this style of brewing for relaxation. If I am brewing for 2-3 I would use a larger one. Feels silky smooth when wet and I didn't have any issues with it altering the taste of the tea like I had with another zisha set.

Small, but elegant, and efficient.

Function and usable, however quality is closer to seconds. Saucer is not levelled and marks of incomplete glazing. Bought 2 pieces and both reflect similar issues. If it's just one piece I could ignore it but both? Brings into question on quality.

I bought another of these as it’s a lovely Gaiwan and not too expensive. Decent size for a single person and stable. Looks nice too.

Le dimensioni sono giuste per una persona e il materiale tiene la temperatura in modo tale da dare una buona infusione. Il coperchio superiore è a tenuta mentre tra gaiwan e piattino no perché il gaiwan balla un po'. Il materiale esterno del piattino era sporco sul fondo di carbone su un piccolo punto e lo ho pulito con una spugnetta abrasiva per scoprire che il materiale esterno nero/rosso si scheggia leggermente se lo fate quindi se dovete pulirlo usate uno straccio morbido. La parte interna bianca sembra resistente.Un buon gawanino per partire che fa un te quasi al livello del migliore in porcellana che ho qui a casa. È anche carino da vedere.Ne ho presi due. Il secondo è mgliore del primo ha la base del piattino un po' più larga e non ci sono residui carboniosi. Ottimo!

Dadurch, dass diese Tasse über keine Versiegelung verfügt, agiert man beim Trinken mit dem bloßen Material. Das hat etwas ist aber auch manchmal etwas ungewohnt. Durch Deckel und Untersetzer bleibt der Tee trotz der kleinen Größe der Tasse aber wirklich lange warm, also sogar 10+ Minuten lang oder so heiß. Die Ursprünglichkeit hat etwas Schönes :-)

Ein hübscher kleiner Gaiwan für jeden Tag, vor allem wenn man am Anfang der traditionellen Teezubereitung steht. Gut zu fassen, auch für kleine Hände. Der Deckel sitzt gut. Ist halt günstige Industrieware. Also ein mehr als faires Preis-Leistungsverhältnis. Daß man für knapp 10 € keine vom Meister persönlich handgefertigte Yixing-Ware bekommt sollte jedem klar sein.Ich mag das kleine Tässchen und benutze es gerne.