{"title":"Gaiwan \u0026 Gong Fu Cha","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDiscover the art of gaiwan \u0026amp; Gong Fu Cha\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGaiwan \u0026amp; Gong Fu Cha are an important part of traditional Chinese tea culture - a refined way of brewing tea that places attention, precision and flavour at the centre. A gaiwan, a bowl with a lid and saucer, is used to prepare tea with a relatively large amount of tea leaves and short, successive infusions. Gong Fu Cha refers to a traditional Chinese way of brewing tea in which attention, precision and multiple short infusions are central.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose a gaiwan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifferent materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our collection includes gaiwans made from porcelain, glass and stoneware, among other materials, each with its own appearance and properties during brewing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for multiple infusions:\u003c\/strong\u003e A gaiwan is particularly suitable for teas that can be steeped several times. Its spacious shape gives the tea leaves enough room to unfurl during brewing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExperience tea mindfully:\u003c\/strong\u003e By lifting the lid during brewing, you can enjoy the aroma of the tea and follow the development of the tea leaves, colour and aromas from one infusion to the next.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for loose-leaf tea for your gaiwan? Discover our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/oolong-tea\"\u003eOolong tea\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/pu-erh-tea\"\u003ePu-erh tea\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/white-tea\"\u003eWhite tea\u003c\/a\u003e - teas that are particularly well suited to multiple infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"yixing-theekopje-in-klei-30-ml","title":"YiXing Clay Teacup 30 ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eYiXing Clay Teacup 30 ml\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis small YiXing clay teacup has a capacity of 30 ml and complements the compact serving style of Gong Fu Cha and traditional Chinese tea sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA special accessory for lovers of Chinese tea culture and traditional tea preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso discover our \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/gaiwan-and-gong-fu-cha\"\u003egaiwan \u0026amp; gong fu cha\u003c\/a\u003e collection for more accessories for the traditional Chinese tea ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mingtea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60503581163854,"sku":"A0051","price":5.55,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1062\/9195\/3998\/files\/yixing-theekopje-in-klei-30ml-01.webp?v=1789570434"},{"product_id":"gaiwan-zhi-bai-handgemaakt-150-ml","title":"Handmade \"Zhi Bai\" Gaiwan 150 ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHandmade \"Zhi Bai\" Gaiwan 150 ml\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe handmade \"Zhi Bai\" gaiwan has a capacity of 150 ml and a calm, matte appearance. A gaiwan consists of a bowl, lid and saucer and is traditionally used for preparing Chinese Gong Fu Cha.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA special accessory for lovers of Chinese tea culture and traditional tea preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso discover our \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/gaiwan-and-gong-fu-cha\"\u003egaiwan \u0026amp; gong fu cha\u003c\/a\u003e collection for more accessories related to the traditional Chinese tea ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mingtea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60503581720910,"sku":"A0133","price":30.85,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1062\/9195\/3998\/files\/gaiwan-zhi-bai-handgemaakt-150ml-01-new.webp?v=1789570431"},{"product_id":"pig-tea-pet","title":"Pig Tea Pet","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePig Tea Pet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Pig Tea Pet is a decorative element of the Chinese tea table. The pig traditionally symbolizes prosperity and good fortune. While drinking tea, you can pour a little tea over the tea pet; over time, this can subtly change the clay’s color and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA special accessory for lovers of Chinese tea culture and traditional tea preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso discover our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gaiwan-and-gong-fu-cha\"\u003egaiwan \u0026amp; gong fu cha\u003c\/a\u003e collection for more accessories related to the traditional Chinese tea ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mingtea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60982250504526,"sku":"A0135","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1062\/9195\/3998\/files\/pig-tea-pet-01.webp?v=1789570436"},{"product_id":"little-monk-tea-pet-jing","title":"Little Monk Tea Pet – Jing","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLittle Monk Tea Pet – Jing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Little Monk Tea Pet – Jing is a decorative tea pet for the Chinese tea table. 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