{"product_id":"egg-shell-porcelain-gaiwan-pure-white","title":"Egg-shell Porcelain Gaiwan — Pure White","description":"\u003cp\u003eA traditional three-piece gaiwan — lid, bowl, and saucer — made from egg-shell porcelain. Pure white, unadorned, and thin enough to hold up to the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy egg-shell porcelain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name comes from the body itself: the walls are so thin you can see light through them, and the surface has the smooth, fine texture of polished jade. The whole set weighs only about 80g — light enough that a full bowl is easy to lift and pour one-handed, which matters when you're working through several steeps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the thin walls, the fired body is hard and dense. The glaze is smooth and tightly bonded, so tea stains and aromas rinse away cleanly instead of lingering. If you brew different teas in it, you won't carry yesterday's oolong into today's green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFills to 130ml; comfortable working capacity about 100ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal height: 7.2cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBowl rim diameter: 8.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaucer diameter: 9cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete three-piece set: about 80g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100ml is a good working size for gongfu tea — enough for two or three small cups per pour, or one generous cup if you're drinking on your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich teas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits all six tea categories. White porcelain is neutral: it doesn't add or hold onto flavor, so a delicate white tea and a heavily roasted oolong both come through as themselves. The white glaze also lets you read the color of the liquor clearly, which is one of the quiet pleasures of drinking from a gaiwan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore first use — please read\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEgg-shell porcelain has a hard body but low impact resistance. It chips or shatters more easily than thicker ware if knocked, and it does not tolerate sudden temperature changes — pouring boiling water into a cold bowl is the most common way these break.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm the bowl first with a small amount of hot water, then brew. It takes a few seconds and it's the simplest thing you can do to keep the set intact for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse with clean water and a soft cloth. No microwave, no dishwasher, no oven. Avoid abrasive sponges and sudden temperature swings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips in a padded paper box. It's protective and simple — we'd rather put the cost into the porcelain than the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on handmade character\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are made by hand, and we can't promise every piece is flawless. You may find a very small imperfection — something you'd have to look closely to notice. It doesn't affect use or durability. We consider it part of what a hand-finished piece is, and we'd rather tell you than have you wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf anything arrives damaged, contact us — we'll sort it out under our shipping policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore the full range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Return to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/collections\/gaiwan\"\u003egaiwan collection\u003c\/a\u003e to see all our gaiwans.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orientaleaf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58514226184495,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/4854\/1999\/files\/01-egg-shell-porcelain-gaiwan-three-piece-set-front.jpg?v=1789956818","url":"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/ja\/products\/egg-shell-porcelain-gaiwan-pure-white","provider":"Orientaleaf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}