A piece embodying the beauty of "Ice-Clear, Jade-Pure" (as clear as ice, as clean as jade). Introducing the Blue-and-White Porcelain Gaiwan with Hand-Painted Magnolia, 165ml.
Blue-and-white style: Traditional cobalt blue glaze painted over a white porcelain body. This is the most classic colour pairing in East Asian ceramics, evoking nostalgia, refinement and remarkable elegance.
Ink-wash brushwork: The magnolia blossom motif (or wild orchid) is hand-painted with free, sweeping strokes, shifting between dark and light like an ink-wash painting. The flower reaches upward with graceful poise, a symbol of noble beauty, the lofty integrity of the gentleman-scholar and of resilience (the magnolia blooms in the depth of winter).
165ml capacity: The ideal size for the art of Gongfu brewing (Gongfu Cha), suited to 1-3 people.
Handling: The gaiwan's gently curved form and moderately flared rim sit comfortably in the hand and make pouring smooth.
If you want to elevate your tea-drinking experience, start using a gaiwan for these 3 reasons:
1. Absolute honesty: A porcelain gaiwan has an inert glaze, smooth and glossy, that absorbs no aroma or flavour. It reflects 100% accurately the quality of the leaf. This is the "truth-revealing mirror" that lets you judge, as clearly as possible, whether a tea is good or poor.
2. Flavour control: The wide mouth releases heat quickly, and the movable lid lets the water pour off instantly. This keeps the tea from stewing too long and turning harsh or bitter. Especially well suited to green tea, white tea and green oolong.
3. Beauty & relaxation: The white glaze of this gaiwan sets off the colour of the liquor beautifully (green-rice green, lemon yellow, amber red). Lifting the lid of the gaiwan,
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