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  Folk Pattern Gaiwan
 
The classic lidded cup that is one of the preferred ways to brew and drink tea in Asia. It consists of three pieces: the base, the cup, and the lid. The lid is used to sieve the leaves away from the pouring or drinking edge. This larger gaiwan holds approximately 6 oz. of liquid.

Dimensions:
Gaiwan – 4” W X 3.5” H

Price $42.00


Product Code: XC572
Temporarily Out of Stock

Description
 

Gaiwan Brewing Guide

 

White Tea

Green Tea

Less-Oxidized Oolong Tea

Oxidized Oolong Tea

 Black Tea

Pu-erh Tea

Leaf
Quantity

One half of a gaiwan One quarter of a gaiwan One third of a gaiwan or a Yixing teapot One half of a gaiwan or a Yixing teapot One quarter of a gaiwan One third of a gaiwan or a Yixing teapot

Water Temperature

180 degrees F 170 to 185 degrees F 180 to 210 degrees F 190 to 210 degrees F 210 degrees F, near boiling  212 degrees F, full, rolling boil

Infusion Time

30 seconds; add 5 seconds to subsequent infusions 30 seconds; add 5 seconds to subsequent infusions 30 seconds; add 5 seconds to subsequent infusions 30 seconds; add 5 seconds to subsequent infusions 30 seconds; add 5 seconds to subsequent infusions After rinsing once infuse 30 seconds; add 5 seconds to subsequent infusions

Examples

Yinzhen Silver Needle, White Peony Dragon Well, Sencha Wen Shan PouchongTieguanyin

Oriental
Beauty
, Twelve Trees Oolong

Keemun, Darjeeling, Ceylon Orange Pekoe Tuocha, Beencha


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