Tommy the Toad said 2012-10-14 17:35:32 -0400

Gaiwan Question?

I have a few different Gaiwans now and sometimes it seems that some teas will taste different if used in different gaiwans (glass/porcelian). I was just wondering if any of you have noticed that or do you use certain gaiwans for certain types/kinds of teas.
EX- Will a Dragonwell taste best in a glass gaiwan or should i use the porcelain gaiwan for it???-

10 Replies

Invader Zim said 2012-10-14 20:05:43 -0400

I don’t own any gaiwans and have not experimented with this myself though, but from what I understand thin gaiwans and glass gaiwans don’t retain heat as well, making a better environment for green and white teas. While thick gaiwans retain heat better and should be used for oolongs and puerhs. So, your Dragonwell should taste better when using a glass gaiwan.

ashmanra said 2012-10-14 22:11:00 -0400

That makes good sense, Zim! I only have one regular porcelain one that burns the crap out of me and one thick easy gaiwan that is so….easy. I really just display the burnie ones now.

mrmopar said 2012-10-14 22:49:00 -0400

yixing, yixing. try them.

Tommy the Toad said 2012-10-15 05:00:51 -0400

I was thinking about yixing, where is the best place to get a small inexpensive one online??

mrmopar said 2012-10-15 06:54:39 -0400

try this guy on ebay. i am putting a link up. i have bought 5 from him. i try to get one with at least 400ml. i like a big cup. make sure it has the ball filter,this makes for a much easier pour without the tea coming through. i think my biggest one was about 22 bucks with the shipping included. you will get it on your door in about 3 days if you get one. here is an item number you can look up on ebay. 380390529470. good luck!

Tommy the Toad said 2012-10-15 12:09:29 -0400

thank you :)

mrmopar said 2012-10-15 21:47:40 -0400

you are welcome my friend! hope you find one that will suit your purpose. i really like the ones i have got from him. hope you guys are ok. still in our prayers!

Tommy the Toad said 2012-10-15 22:29:19 -0400

thank you very much, we are ok, Lance got into some fluid overload this weekend but not too bad this time, we are still working on that but so far so good, thanks keep those prayers coming:)

mrmopar said 2012-10-16 06:46:34 -0400

we will!

Tommy the Toad said 2012-10-15 12:09:46 -0400

Thank you all :)