Green with Hardly There Purple Huaning Gaiwan #424 (~135 ml)

A really nice handmade gaiwan with kind of funny name. These are custom made for us and we requested a green with purple glaze, but honestly you might have to squint to find any purple. They are however, very nice and well made and might make a nice addition to your teaware collection. 

These are a bit taller than most of our other gaiwans. They hold approximately 135 ml of liquid and measure about 9.5cm wide, 7cm tall without the lid, and 8.5cm tall with the lid on. It is suitable for one to three people.

A gaiwan gives you excellent control over your steeping and may very well become your primary steeping method. The flared rim keeps your fingers away from the heat, the mouth of the bowl paired with the lid help you pour off your liquor at the speed of your choosing. It is a fun and frankly delicious way to prepare teas.

Huaning pottery comes from Yunnan province and has over 600 years of history. Local potters still harvest clay from nearby hills and hand-blend their glazes from natural minerals. The tradition dates back to the Ming Dynasty, and Huaning pottery was once considered the finest in the ancient Dian kingdom.

Each gaiwan comes in its own sturdy gift box.

Note: Each piece is handmade and one of a kind. Product color and surface details may vary a bit due to photographic lighting or monitor settings.