Find quiet mountain-lake serenity in every brew
“Blending the centuries-old wheel-thrown craftsmanship of Jingdezhen with subtle natural glaze finish, this stoneware Handheld Gaiwan boasts a textured clay body layered with hand-brushed lake-green glaze that softly blends and merges during high-temperature firing.
Crafted into a streamlined handle-free form fitted with a precision-carved side spout, it lets you cradle the lid rim with a single hand to pour effortlessly — combining the intimate, unhurried ritual of traditional gaiwan brewing with the convenient pour of a teapot.
As part of TeaTsy’s debut stoneware series, every piece marks the brand’s shift away from mass molded porcelain toward pure hand-thrown pottery, crafting a gentle, slow tea ritual to quiet busy thoughts and anchor calm in your daily life.”
Hand-Thrown Jingdezhen/ 景德鎮 Craft
Individually wheel-thrown by master artisans in Jingdezhen/ 景德鎮. Each Handheld Gaiwan carries unique weight, silhouette and balanced grip that mass-produced teaware cannot replicate.
Hand-Brushed Lake Green Landscape Glaze Meets Rustic Speckled Body
Hand-brushed mineral glazes build layer upon layer, naturally fusing at peak temperature to form soft lake-mountain gradients with unique surface textures. The speckled raw stoneware body delivers primitive aged charm, its earthy clay perfectly complementing the silky glaze—an ideal match for wabi-sabi tea spaces.
Handle-Free Design with Integrated Side Spout
No handle, no saucer—just a streamlined bowl with a precisely angled side spout. Grip the lid edges with your fingers to lift and pour in one fluid motion. The gaiwan becomes its own teapot, eliminating the traditional three-piece setup while maintaining full leaf visibility and brew control.
High-Temperature Durable Firing
Fired through a gradual segmented heating curve with extended high-temperature hold at peak, strengthening the clay body for long-term daily brewing use.
Versatile: Daily Ritual or Thoughtful Gift
Whether centering your morning tea practice at home or gifting to someone who appreciates quiet craftsmanship, this Handheld Gaiwan serves both as a personal sanctuary item and an elegant, understated gesture for design enthusiasts, minimalists, and tea lovers alike.
FAQ
Q: Is this teapot real handmade Jingdezhen ceramic?
A: Yes. Every Handheld Gaiwan is wheel-thrown and hand-glazed by Jingdezhen artisans — no machine mass production.
Q: Why do glaze colors look slightly different on each piece?
A: Color variations come from manual brush glazing and high-temperature glaze fusion. Subtle differences are natural handmade marks, not defects.
Q: Can I put this gaiwan in the microwave or dishwasher?
A: Microwave is not recommended. Hand wash only with mild soap to protect the glaze texture. Avoid hard abrasive scrubbers.
Q: What teas work best with this Handheld Gaiwan?
A: Ideal for oolong, pu'er, green tea, white tea and all loose-leaf tea varieties.
Q: Is returns accepted for slight glaze color differences?
A: Minor glaze variations are inherent artisanal features. Please refer to our full Customer Notice below for details on our handmade variance policy.
Specifications
| Material | Stoneware (Matte speckled raw clay base) |
| Craftsmanship | Hand-thrown body, hand-brushed layered lake green mountain landscape gradient glaze |
| Firing Process | Gradual segmented heating curve, reaching a peak temperature of approximately 1270°C |
| Dimensions | Handheld Gaiwan (With Lid): Height 5.2 cm (2.05 in) | Diameter 10.3 cm (4.06 in) |
| Capacity | 65 ml (2.20 fl oz) - 85 ml (2.87 fl oz) |
| Weight | Net Weight: 154 g (5.43 oz / 0.34 lbs) |
| Care Instructions | Hand wash recommended. Clean gently with mild unscented soap or baking soda. Avoid harsh abrasive scrubbers. |
| Care Tip |
Rinse off all cleaning residue thoroughly after washing, then air-dry uncovered. Stoneware has porous clay bodies; leftover soap or baking soda will absorb unpleasant odors over time and leave stale smells.
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Important Customer Notice: Unique Hand-Brushed Glaze Marks
Every Gaiwan in this series is fully handcrafted with layered natural mineral glazes.Minor differences in green tone coverage and surface texture are unavoidable from hand brushing and high-temperature kiln fusion. Listing photos serve as visual reference only; each vessel carries an entirely unique gradient glaze finish.
These natural textural differences are inherent characteristics of hand-thrown stoneware, not production defects.For this reason, returns or exchanges will not be accepted based solely on glaze color and texture variations.
This is an intrinsic feature of traditional Jingdezhen handcrafted ceramics.
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