Capacity: 140 ml

This gaiwan features a rounded, enclosed form that emphasizes containment, heat stability, and controlled brewing. The bowl curves inward slightly toward the opening, creating a focused brewing chamber that encourages tea leaves to infuse evenly and release aroma with precision. The rim flares outward in a measured way, allowing smooth pouring while maintaining a strong sense of balance between bowl and lid. Its proportions feel grounded and deliberate, offering stability both in the hand and on the tea table.

The vessel is finished in a blue gray glaze with layered tonal variation that develops naturally through firing. Soft shifts in color move across the surface, creating depth without ornament and giving the gaiwan a calm, composed presence. Beneath the glaze, the ceramic body provides steady heat retention, supporting structure and clarity in the brewed liquor while preventing excessive heat loss during short infusions.

Design choices are guided by function. The interior volume supports consistent extraction across multiple infusions, while the lid fits securely within the rim, allowing precise control over pour speed and infusion strength. The slightly raised foot adds stability and reduces heat transfer to the surface below. Each element works together to create a responsive brewing vessel suited to attentive gongfu practice.

Over time, the gaiwan becomes shaped through use rather than appearance alone. The glaze surface softens subtly, the vessel becomes more familiar in the hand, and its role within the tea ritual becomes more defined. It serves as a reliable and versatile tool, valued for material presence, balance, and its ability to support repeated, focused brewing.