Find quiet mountain-lake serenity in every brew
“Blending the centuries-old wheel-thrown craftsmanship of Jingdezhen with a subtle natural glaze finish, this stoneware Full-Bellied Gaiwan features a textured clay body layered with hand-brushed lake-green glaze that softly blends and merges during high-temperature firing.
Inspired by the traditional gaiwan form, this piece embraces a fuller and more grounded silhouette. The wide flared rim opens gently outward, transitioning into a rounded belly that expands smoothly before settling onto a low foot ring.
Unlike slimmer or more angular gaiwan forms, the full-bellied structure creates a generous inner space, allowing tea leaves to unfold naturally while bringing a sense of warmth and stability to the brewing experience.
The wide ring-shaped lid knob provides a comfortable gripping surface, while the low foot ring keeps the overall profile balanced and steady. Every curve reflects the touch of handmade craftsmanship, creating a vessel that feels calm, substantial, and naturally connected to the rhythm of tea.
As part of TeaTsy’s Lake Veil stoneware series, this handcrafted gaiwan captures the quiet atmosphere of mountain landscapes — bringing a slower, more mindful presence to everyday tea rituals.”
Hand-Thrown Jingdezhen/ 景德鎮 Craft
Individually wheel-thrown by master artisans in Jingdezhen / 景德鎮. Each Full-Bellied Gaiwan carries unique weight, silhouette, and subtle handmade characteristics that mass-produced teaware cannot replicate.
From shaping the rounded clay body to applying layered mineral glazes, every step preserves the natural variations created through traditional ceramic craftsmanship.
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 stoneware body reveals the natural character of the clay, with subtle particles and organic surface variations adding depth and tactile warmth.
Across the rounded belly, the flowing lake-green glaze creates a quiet landscape-like composition, where each piece develops its own unique expression through the interaction of brushwork, minerals, and kiln atmosphere.
Full-Bellied Form, Low Foot Ring & Ring-Shaped Lid Knob
The Full-Bellied Gaiwan is defined by its generous rounded structure: a wide flared rim, a softly expanding belly, and a low foot ring that supports the entire vessel with a stable foundation.
The full-bodied shape creates a spacious brewing chamber, providing ample room for tea leaves to expand during brewing while maintaining a balanced relationship between volume and proportion.
Unlike taller or folded-waist designs, the smooth rounded belly emphasizes a sense of fullness and calm. The low foot ring keeps the center of gravity closer to the table, giving the gaiwan a steady and grounded presence.
The lid features a wide circular ring-shaped knob with an open center. The larger gripping area allows the lid to be lifted securely, while the simple circular structure echoes the rounded silhouette of the bowl.
Together, these elements create a harmonious gaiwan designed for both visual appreciation and relaxed daily brewing.
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 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 gaiwan real handmade Jingdezhen ceramic?
A: Yes. Every 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 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 | Gaiwan: Height 7.3 cm (2.87 in) | Diameter 8.5 cm (3.35 in) |
| Capacity | 120 ml (4.06 fl oz) |
| Weight | Net Weight: 175 g (6.17 oz / 0.39 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 piece in the Lake Veil collection is individually handcrafted with layered natural mineral glazes and finished through high-temperature kiln firing.
Due to the nature of hand brushing, glaze flow, and the interaction between minerals and heat, slight variations in color tone, texture, and surface details are naturally created during the firing process.
Product images are provided as a visual reference only. Each vessel carries its own unique glaze expression, with subtle differences in gradient, texture, and surface character while maintaining the overall design harmony of the collection.
These natural variations are inherent characteristics of handcrafted Jingdezhen ceramics, not production defects. For this reason, returns or exchanges will not be accepted based solely on differences in glaze color, texture, or surface appearance.
These individual marks reflect the beauty of traditional ceramic craftsmanship, where each piece is shaped by both the artisan's hand and the natural transformation of the kiln.
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