8 Tips for Choosing Gaiwan Tea Set

Gaiwan is also called "Three Talents Bowl", which consists of three parts: tea bowl, bowl cover and saucer. The so-called three talents are heaven, earth and man. The tea cover on the top is heaven, the tea tray on the bottom is earth, and the tea bowl in the middle is man.

Gaiwan Tea Set can be said to be a universal brewing utensil, the iron white porcelain Gaiwan, the flowing tea leaves. Using Gaiwan to brew tea also has the advantages of being simple, easy to learn, not absorbing fragrance, and fast heat dissipation.

Good tea, paired with good tea sets, complement each other, and choosing a suitable Gaiwan is particularly important. However, there are a wide variety of Gaiwan on the market. So how to choose a Gaiwan Tea Set?

1. Consider the material of the Gaiwan Tea Set

Porcelain Gaiwan is recommended. The surface has a smooth and tight glaze, which does not absorb the tea fragrance and taste, making it easy for us to feel the original flavor of the tea, easy to clean, and not easy to leave tea stains.

2. Consider the color of the Gaiwan Tea Set

The white porcelain Gaiwan Tea Set is recommended. The white color makes it easier for us to observe the clarity of the tea soup. Moreover, if there are impurities in the tea leaves, they are easier to find against the white background.

3. Consider the capacity of the Gaiwan

The capacity of the Gaiwan Tea Set varies. You should choose according to your actual situation. If the capacity of the Gaiwan is small, the tea will be thick if the soaking time is not well controlled. If the capacity is large, the tea will be diluted if too much water is poured. A Gaiwan with a moderate capacity is more convenient to use. If the palm is wide and the fingers are long and strong, you can choose a larger capacity, and vice versa.

4. Consider the thickness of the Gaiwan Tea Set

It is recommended to choose a moderate thickness. A too thick one will be too heavy and easy to suffocate the tea, and it is not convenient to operate; a too thin one will be easily damaged and conduct heat quickly, which can easily burn your fingers. A moderate thickness is best.

5. Consider the mouth of the Gaiwan Tea Set

The mouth of the bowl should be tilted outwards, which is practical and easy to use. During use, the fingers have a point of force, which is convenient for picking up and not easy to burn. The outward-tilted mouth of the bowl extends the arc of the Gaiwan, which can ensure the speed and smoothness of the tea soup. The tea soup will not flow out along the bowl wall and burn your fingers, and it is also convenient to drain the tea soup.

6. Consider the lid of the Gaiwan Tea Set

Pay attention to the smoothness of closing the lid. Under normal circumstances, after closing the lid, the lid and the bowl can fit tightly. If the lid and the bowl do not match, it will definitely affect the tea making. The lid is large and the bowl is small, the lid is small and the bowl is large, and the lid is not tightly closed, which is not only unsightly but also unusable.

7. Consider the lid knob of the Gaiwan Tea Set

The lid knob is short from the lid, and pressing your finger on it will actually burn your finger. The lid knob is high, which can effectively isolate the hot steam that is constantly rising from the inside of the Gaiwan. The index finger is placed on it without being burned, and it is also convenient to take and put, and it is suitable for adjusting the opening and closing angle of the lid and the bowl.

8. Consider the price of Gaiwan

The white porcelain Gaiwan Tea Set is inexpensive and has a high cost-effectiveness ratio.

If the teaware is not right, it will be a waste of good tea. Good tea meets good teaware, which is wonderful. The taste of the brewed tea soup can be satisfactory!