"Easy" Gaiwan
Prevents burned fingers & features an easy pour spout
AKA: Modified, Modern
Example (4 images): http://www.yunnansourcing.com/store/product.php?id_product=1360
Questions:
1. What is the largest Easy Gaiwan size available?
2. Are they also available in clear glass?
Thanks
yes, they are in glass too.- the ‘normal’ gaiwan.
largest easy gaiwan is 165ml. I believe.
Zen tea has a really nice “modern” gaiwan. It even has handle things so you won’t burn your fingers. It’s not glass, but it looks really friendly.
http://zentealife.com/teaware/type/mugs/gaiwan/gaiwan-modern.html out of stock tho
I just bought this gaiwan off ebay from dragon tea house. It has a spout, dents for fingers and is glass. Also 200ml.
http://www.dragonteahouse.biz/burn-proof-flat-clear-glass-gaiwan-200ml-6-76oz-ck-091m.html
Thanks! Neither is currently in stock.
hmm, when I bought my glass one off ebay it said theres more than 10. Maybe check dragon tea house’s ebay in a few days to see if they relisted it.
How do you like your 200ml Burn-proof Clear Glass Gaiwan?
Do you use it for one or two people? Thanks
gah, they cancelled the sale on me saying they didn’t have it in stock, so I bought a regular glass one. So far, I found the glass one much hotter to deal with than a normal gaiwan and the lid gets hot really quick. To me, using 175F water was like using boiling in my normal gaiwan. I think I’m only going to use it for nice occasions and photos.
I only use for 1 person.
My favorite Gaiwan, & the one I’m less inclined to burn myself on, is the Earthen Gaiwan on the Butiki website.
Yeah, my buddy just got one of those, pretty nice. Its a versatile size able to serve one or two people in a pour.
To avoid burning my fingers on a traditional gaiwan, I just grab the saucer on the bottom and pour with the hot cup sandwiched between the saucer and the lid… feels good man.
You might be able to commission something through this gentleman, I haven’t purchased through him but I think he has an account here on steepster. This is a link to his Etsy page, his prices look quite reasonable for handmade works.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/GREENWOODSTUDIO?ref=seller_info
This link also had some porcelain “easy” gaiwans including one at 200 ml
http://www.taiwanteacrafts.com/shop/product-category/teaware/?filter_volume=156
You can search for ‘cebei’ or ‘gaibei’ if you want to find some more. Technically I don’t think this is really a gaiwan, though terminology can vary a lot.
Thanks! A discussion search for cebei turned up one thread:
http://steepster.com/discuss/1706-help-finding-a-gaiwan
Learning to use a regular gaiwan is worth the effort. In terms of not burning yourself, look for one that has a nice flare to the rim of the cup and a sizable distance between that rim and where the the lid rests in the cup. You want there to be a nice space between the lid’s edge and the rim of the cup for easy handling without getting burned. They are widely available in glass.
I know your looking for glass, but I’ll have a couple dozen of these finished in about a week. https://www.etsy.com/listing/127985074/reserved-shiboridashi-teapot-iron-rich?ref=shop_home_active
I just finished trimming them today, they will be fired and glazed soon :)
Your handcrafted gaiwans are very appealing.
“You want there to be a nice space between the lid’s edge and the rim of the cup for easy handling without getting burned.”
Good advice! Is the lack of a spout on a regular gaiwan a disadvantage? Thanks.
Thanks folks.
I don’t concider it a disadvantage, LT. It’s just different. Good luck in your search!!
This is the only thing I have found that is even close. You would have to contact the supplier about how much volume it holds.
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