Chinese Gongfu Gaiwan Tea Set – Jun Kiln Charcoal
Chinese Gongfu Gaiwan Tea Set – Jun Kiln Charcoal
Chinese Gongfu Gaiwan Tea Set – Jun Kiln Charcoal
Chinese Gongfu Gaiwan Tea Set – Jun Kiln Charcoal
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Chinese Gongfu Gaiwan Tea Set – Jun Kiln Charcoal

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Chinese Gongfu Gaiwan Tea Set – Jun Kiln Charcoal

This is a ceramic gaiwan set in a deep charcoal black — made from Jun Kiln ware, one of the famous wares of the Song dynasty. The colour isn't painted on. It forms in the heat of the kiln, in a process called yaobian (kiln transformation), so no two pieces ever come out the same. Yours will be one of a kind.

The surface is smooth as porcelain, with no crackle — a deep, even charcoal with subtle movement in the glaze. Understated and easy to live with, it's high-fired and food-safe for hot tea, and makes a quietly special tea set gift for anyone who likes things with a bit of history behind them.

This is a full gong fu set: a 150ml gaiwan to brew in, a fairness cup to share from, a strainer to catch the leaves, and six cups for the table. Everything you need for gong fu cha with family or friends.

What tea to drink with this set

The glazed inside is neutral and won't hold flavour, so you can brew almost anything and switch freely. 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 (150ml) · 1 × fairness cup (200ml) · 1 × tea strainer with holder · 6 × tea cups (50ml)
  • A complete gaiwan set with cups — brew, strain, share and serve in one set
  • Jun Kiln ceramic, high-fired and food-safe for hot tea
  • Kiln-transformed yaobian glaze — every piece is unique, even within a matching set
  • Smooth, glossy surface with no crackle — easy to rinse between teas
  • Comes boxed, ready to give as a 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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