Chinese Gongfu Gaiwan Tea Set – Jade Celadon, Gaiwan & 6 Cups
Chinese Gongfu Gaiwan Tea Set – Jade Celadon, Gaiwan & 6 Cups
Chinese Gongfu Gaiwan Tea Set – Jade Celadon, Gaiwan & 6 Cups
Chinese Gongfu Gaiwan Tea Set – Jade Celadon, Gaiwan & 6 Cups
Chinese Gongfu Gaiwan Tea Set – Jade Celadon, Gaiwan & 6 Cups
Chinese Gongfu Gaiwan Tea Set – Jade Celadon, Gaiwan & 6 Cups
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Chinese Gongfu Gaiwan Tea Set – Jade Celadon, Gaiwan & 6 Cups

$62.00 AUD
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Chinese Gongfu Gaiwan Tea Set – Jade Celadon, Gaiwan & 6 Cups

This is a gaiwan tea set with a calm, contemplative feel — a 190ml gaiwan and six cups in soft jade-green Qing Ci (celadon), each touched with gold calligraphy reading chan, "meditation."

Qing Ci, or celadon, is one of China's oldest fine ceramics, loved for its jade-soft colour, silky texture and clean lines. This set carries that quiet elegance, and makes a thoughtful piece for anyone who treats tea as a moment to slow down — and a lovely tea set gift.

What tea to drink with this set

The glaze is neutral and won't hold flavour, so you can brew almost anything and switch freely. A gaiwan cools quickly and gives you fine control, so it's happiest with lighter, fragrant teas:

Black tea and everyday pu-erh work too. For darker, aged teas, clay teaware suits them better.

Which Chinese teaware suits which tea

A quick guide to matching a ceramic gaiwan, ceramic teapot or zisha clay teapot to the tea you drink.

Tea type Ceramic gaiwan Ceramic teapot Zisha clay teapot
Green tea Best Too hot Avoid
White tea (fresh) Best Too hot Avoid
Yellow tea Best Too hot Avoid
Oolong tea (light) Great Works Good
Oolong tea (roasted) Works Works Best
Black tea Good Good Good
Raw pu-erh (young) Best Too hot Duanni clay
Ripe / aged pu-erh OK Works Best
Hei cha (dark tea) OK Works Best

Best / good  Works  Avoid

Ceramic gaiwan — neutral and quick to cool, so it brews delicate teas without stewing them. Best for green tea, white tea, yellow tea and young raw pu-erh.

Ceramic teapot — holds heat a little longer. A versatile all-rounder, best for black tea and relaxed everyday brewing.

Zisha clay teapot — retains heat and seasons over time, deepening the brew. Best for roasted oolong, black tea, ripe pu-erh and hei cha. Use one tea per pot, as the clay holds onto flavour.

Duanni clay is a porous type of zisha clay that breathes more than most. It softens astringency, which makes it the one clay that suits young raw pu-erh as well as lighter teas.

What's in the box

  • 1 × gaiwan (190ml) · 6 × tea cups (60ml)
  • Soft jade-green celadon (Qing Ci) with gold meditation calligraphy, made in China
  • Silky, smooth glaze with a thin, light body — high-fired and food-safe for hot tea
  • A calm, elegant gaiwan set with cups for everyday tea, and a thoughtful tea set gift

Looking for a gaiwan set with a tea tray? Add a tea tray to catch the water and keep your table dry — the two go together nicely.
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