"Etched Script" Jianshui Handmade Easy Gaiwan

Jianshui Handmade Easy Gaiwan - “Etched Script” (Approx. 185ml)

Dimensions: 4.25" wide x 4" tall

Elevate your tea experience with the Etched Script Jianshui Easy Gaiwan, a modern take on the traditional 孔盖碗 (kǒng gài wǎn / “hole-lip gaiwan”). Designed with small holes along the lid’s rim, this gaiwan functions as a built-in strainer, keeping leaves inside while pouring, making your gongfu brewing smoother and more approachable.

Crafted from iron-rich Jianshui clay (江水泥), this gaiwan brings out the best in your teas by softening bitterness and deepening flavor complexity. The clay’s natural porosity encourages the tea to breathe, enhancing aroma, while its superior heat retention ensures even, stable brewing. Over time, the vessel develops a natural seasoning as it absorbs trace tea oils, creating richer and more balanced cups with each use.

The rounded body features delicate etched Chinese calligraphy, giving the gaiwan a unique personality and a cultural touch. Each piece is handcrafted by skilled artisans, with subtle variations in pattern, texture, and form, ensuring that no two are alike.