One-of-a-kind purple orchid motif: In the world of flowers, the purple orchid is a symbol of nobility, elegance, nostalgia and a touch of mystery. Every spray of orchid and every slender petal is sketched entirely by hand by the artisan, vividly rendered against the ceramic ground. The natural bleed of purple from deep to pale creates a unique work of art, bringing a gentle, unhurried breath into the tea room.
Select porcelain body that flatters the colour of the liquor: The smooth, glossy white porcelain glaze lining the inside of the gaiwan acts as a mirror, showing off in full the clear colour of every infusion — from the tender green of green tea and the golden amber of oolong to the ruby-amber red of ripe pu-erh.
Exquisite finish, excellent heat insulation: The porcelain walls are fired at high temperature, giving a solid and durable structure. The flare of the rim and the design of the lid knob are carefully calculated, letting the tea drinker hold the vessel easily, sweep aside the leaves and pour smoothly without any worry of burnt fingers.
110ml capacity — the refined golden ratio: The 110ml size is an extremely versatile choice on the tea table. It suits a leisurely solitary session or a deep conversation over tea with a kindred spirit just as well, and it still holds enough to share the liquor at a small tasting for 2–3 people when used together with a tea pitcher.
Awakening the full flavour and aroma of the tea: This capacity keeps the water and the leaf in a perfectly balanced ratio. The space inside the gaiwan is wide enough for the leaves — especially large-leaf teas or compressed tea cakes — to unfurl freely, releasing the fullest blooming fragrance and a deep, sweet finish.
Easy control of the water: It lets the tea drinker time the steep precisely, to the second, so the liquor always comes out fresh, never harsh, over-brewed or stewed from sitting in too much water.
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