Gaiwan Tea Set - Small Portable Design
Sale price£38.25
Regular price£45.00Save £6.75
This traditional gaiwan travel kit can accompany you on your travels or at the office so you can brew the perfect cup of loose-leaf tea wherever you go.
*15% off site-wide | 20% off over £30 | 25% off over £100 | Applied at the checkout
Delivery Info
Christmas Delivery cut-off dates
We kindly ask that all customers check the cut-off dates to ensure services selected meet their needs and to avoid any disappointment. Orders placed after cut-off point of the selected shipping service will not arrive in time for Christmas.
Please note all times listed are in UK GMT.
UK Christmas Delivery cut-off dates
|
Standard Delivery |
Royal Mail |
2pm Friday 20th December |
|
UK Tracked |
DPD |
Midnight Sunday 22nd December |
|
Next Working-Day |
DPD |
2pm Monday 23rd December |
|
Saturday |
DPD |
2pm Friday 20th December |
International Standard Economy cut-off dates
All dispatched via Royal Mail, delivered by postal service of destination country
|
All non-European destinations (except South Africa, Canada, Middle and Far East and USA) |
2pm Wednesday 9th October |
|
Hong Kong, Middle and Far East, Singapore and South Africa |
2pm Monday 21st October |
|
Canada and USA |
2pm Wednesday 6th November |
|
Cyprus, Eastern Europe, Greece, Iceland, Malta, Turkey and Western Europe |
2pm Monday 2nd December |
Other International Shipping cut-off dates
|
UPS |
2pm Friday 13th December |
|
Fedex |
2pm Friday 13th December |
We dispatch all orders as quickly as possible. We are not responsible for any delays caused by unforeseen external factors.
UK deliveries
You can find more information on their services' status at the following links: Today's Royal Mail updates - Today's DPD service updates.
|
Method |
Cost |
Carrier |
Transit time |
|
Standard |
£3.50, Free - over £40 |
Royal Mail |
2-5 days, Tracked |
|
DPD Tracked |
£6.50 Free - over £100 |
DPD |
1-3 days, Tracked |
|
Next-Working-Day |
£9.95 |
DPD |
Orders placed before 2pm, Dispatched and Delivered Monday - Friday, Next Working Day, Tracked |
|
Saturday |
£15.00 |
DPD |
Orders placed before 2pm, Saturday delivery, Tracked |
Orders are processed and dispatched Monday-Friday.
*Most delivery will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.
*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays.
European deliveries
Currently, there are some delays with sending parcels to EU countries from the UK. This is due to the UK leaving the European Union. We will keep you updated with any notifications as they happen.
Please note that a tracking number is not provided for EU Standard deliveries.
CUSTOMS CHARGES: All commercial goods arriving from the UK are subject to VAT, Import Duty and a handling fee in the country receiving the goods.
|
Method |
Cost |
Carrier |
Transit time |
|
Standard |
From £5.50 |
Royal Mail |
3-7 days, up to 21*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only) |
|
Economy |
From £5.50 |
Royal Mail |
3-7 days, up to 21*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only) |
|
Tracked |
From £15.95 |
Fedex / UPS |
3-5 days, up to 8*, Tracked |
*Most deliveries will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.
*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays.
Rest of the World
|
Method |
Cost |
Carrier |
Transit time |
|
Standard |
From £4.00 |
Royal Mail |
8-15 days, up to 30*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only) |
|
USA tracked |
From £15.00 |
UPS |
2-3 days, up to 7*, Tracked |
|
ROW Tracked |
From £18.95 |
UPS |
1-5 days, up to 5*, Tracked |
*Most delivery will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.
*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays.
International Buyers (Including EU) – Please Note:
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be before buying.
If you have any questions, please contact us via sales@theteamakers.co.uk.
Delivery Info
Christmas Delivery cut-off dates
We kindly ask that all customers check the cut-off dates to ensure services selected meet their needs and to avoid any disappointment. Orders placed after cut-off point of the selected shipping service will not arrive in time for Christmas.
Please note all times listed are in UK GMT.
UK Christmas Delivery cut-off dates
|
Standard Delivery |
Royal Mail |
2pm Friday 20th December |
|
UK Tracked |
DPD |
Midnight Sunday 22nd December |
|
Next Working-Day |
DPD |
2pm Monday 23rd December |
|
Saturday |
DPD |
2pm Friday 20th December |
International Standard Economy cut-off dates
All dispatched via Royal Mail, delivered by postal service of destination country
|
All non-European destinations (except South Africa, Canada, Middle and Far East and USA) |
2pm Wednesday 9th October |
|
Hong Kong, Middle and Far East, Singapore and South Africa |
2pm Monday 21st October |
|
Canada and USA |
2pm Wednesday 6th November |
|
Cyprus, Eastern Europe, Greece, Iceland, Malta, Turkey and Western Europe |
2pm Monday 2nd December |
Other International Shipping cut-off dates
|
UPS |
2pm Friday 13th December |
|
Fedex |
2pm Friday 13th December |
We dispatch all orders as quickly as possible. We are not responsible for any delays caused by unforeseen external factors.
UK deliveries
You can find more information on their services' status at the following links: Today's Royal Mail updates - Today's DPD service updates.
|
Method |
Cost |
Carrier |
Transit time |
|
Standard |
£3.50, Free - over £40 |
Royal Mail |
2-5 days, Tracked |
|
DPD Tracked |
£6.50 Free - over £100 |
DPD |
1-3 days, Tracked |
|
Next-Working-Day |
£9.95 |
DPD |
Orders placed before 2pm, Dispatched and Delivered Monday - Friday, Next Working Day, Tracked |
|
Saturday |
£15.00 |
DPD |
Orders placed before 2pm, Saturday delivery, Tracked |
Orders are processed and dispatched Monday-Friday.
*Most delivery will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.
*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays.
European deliveries
Currently, there are some delays with sending parcels to EU countries from the UK. This is due to the UK leaving the European Union. We will keep you updated with any notifications as they happen.
Please note that a tracking number is not provided for EU Standard deliveries.
CUSTOMS CHARGES: All commercial goods arriving from the UK are subject to VAT, Import Duty and a handling fee in the country receiving the goods.
|
Method |
Cost |
Carrier |
Transit time |
|
Standard |
From £5.50 |
Royal Mail |
3-7 days, up to 21*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only) |
|
Economy |
From £5.50 |
Royal Mail |
3-7 days, up to 21*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only) |
|
Tracked |
From £15.95 |
Fedex / UPS |
3-5 days, up to 8*, Tracked |
*Most deliveries will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.
*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays.
Rest of the World
|
Method |
Cost |
Carrier |
Transit time |
|
Standard |
From £4.00 |
Royal Mail |
8-15 days, up to 30*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only) |
|
USA tracked |
From £15.00 |
UPS |
2-3 days, up to 7*, Tracked |
|
ROW Tracked |
From £18.95 |
UPS |
1-5 days, up to 5*, Tracked |
*Most delivery will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.
*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays.
International Buyers (Including EU) – Please Note:
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be before buying.
If you have any questions, please contact us via sales@theteamakers.co.uk.
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This traditional gaiwan travel kit can accompany you on your travels or at the office so you can brew the perfect cup of loose-leaf tea wherever you go.
*15% off site-wide | 20% off over £30 | 25% off over £100 | Applied at the checkout
Delivery Info
Christmas Delivery cut-off dates
We kindly ask that all customers check the cut-off dates to ensure services selected meet their needs and to avoid any disappointment. Orders placed after cut-off point of the selected shipping service will not arrive in time for Christmas.
Please note all times listed are in UK GMT.
UK Christmas Delivery cut-off dates
|
Standard Delivery |
Royal Mail |
2pm Friday 20th December |
|
UK Tracked |
DPD |
Midnight Sunday 22nd December |
|
Next Working-Day |
DPD |
2pm Monday 23rd December |
|
Saturday |
DPD |
2pm Friday 20th December |
International Standard Economy cut-off dates
All dispatched via Royal Mail, delivered by postal service of destination country
|
All non-European destinations (except South Africa, Canada, Middle and Far East and USA) |
2pm Wednesday 9th October |
|
Hong Kong, Middle and Far East, Singapore and South Africa |
2pm Monday 21st October |
|
Canada and USA |
2pm Wednesday 6th November |
|
Cyprus, Eastern Europe, Greece, Iceland, Malta, Turkey and Western Europe |
2pm Monday 2nd December |
Other International Shipping cut-off dates
|
UPS |
2pm Friday 13th December |
|
Fedex |
2pm Friday 13th December |
We dispatch all orders as quickly as possible. We are not responsible for any delays caused by unforeseen external factors.
UK deliveries
You can find more information on their services' status at the following links: Today's Royal Mail updates - Today's DPD service updates.
|
Method |
Cost |
Carrier |
Transit time |
|
Standard |
£3.50, Free - over £40 |
Royal Mail |
2-5 days, Tracked |
|
DPD Tracked |
£6.50 Free - over £100 |
DPD |
1-3 days, Tracked |
|
Next-Working-Day |
£9.95 |
DPD |
Orders placed before 2pm, Dispatched and Delivered Monday - Friday, Next Working Day, Tracked |
|
Saturday |
£15.00 |
DPD |
Orders placed before 2pm, Saturday delivery, Tracked |
Orders are processed and dispatched Monday-Friday.
*Most delivery will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.
*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays.
European deliveries
Currently, there are some delays with sending parcels to EU countries from the UK. This is due to the UK leaving the European Union. We will keep you updated with any notifications as they happen.
Please note that a tracking number is not provided for EU Standard deliveries.
CUSTOMS CHARGES: All commercial goods arriving from the UK are subject to VAT, Import Duty and a handling fee in the country receiving the goods.
|
Method |
Cost |
Carrier |
Transit time |
|
Standard |
From £5.50 |
Royal Mail |
3-7 days, up to 21*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only) |
|
Economy |
From £5.50 |
Royal Mail |
3-7 days, up to 21*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only) |
|
Tracked |
From £15.95 |
Fedex / UPS |
3-5 days, up to 8*, Tracked |
*Most deliveries will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.
*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays.
Rest of the World
|
Method |
Cost |
Carrier |
Transit time |
|
Standard |
From £4.00 |
Royal Mail |
8-15 days, up to 30*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only) |
|
USA tracked |
From £15.00 |
UPS |
2-3 days, up to 7*, Tracked |
|
ROW Tracked |
From £18.95 |
UPS |
1-5 days, up to 5*, Tracked |
*Most delivery will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.
*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays.
International Buyers (Including EU) – Please Note:
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be before buying.
If you have any questions, please contact us via sales@theteamakers.co.uk.
Delivery Info
Christmas Delivery cut-off dates
We kindly ask that all customers check the cut-off dates to ensure services selected meet their needs and to avoid any disappointment. Orders placed after cut-off point of the selected shipping service will not arrive in time for Christmas.
Please note all times listed are in UK GMT.
UK Christmas Delivery cut-off dates
|
Standard Delivery |
Royal Mail |
2pm Friday 20th December |
|
UK Tracked |
DPD |
Midnight Sunday 22nd December |
|
Next Working-Day |
DPD |
2pm Monday 23rd December |
|
Saturday |
DPD |
2pm Friday 20th December |
International Standard Economy cut-off dates
All dispatched via Royal Mail, delivered by postal service of destination country
|
All non-European destinations (except South Africa, Canada, Middle and Far East and USA) |
2pm Wednesday 9th October |
|
Hong Kong, Middle and Far East, Singapore and South Africa |
2pm Monday 21st October |
|
Canada and USA |
2pm Wednesday 6th November |
|
Cyprus, Eastern Europe, Greece, Iceland, Malta, Turkey and Western Europe |
2pm Monday 2nd December |
Other International Shipping cut-off dates
|
UPS |
2pm Friday 13th December |
|
Fedex |
2pm Friday 13th December |
We dispatch all orders as quickly as possible. We are not responsible for any delays caused by unforeseen external factors.
UK deliveries
You can find more information on their services' status at the following links: Today's Royal Mail updates - Today's DPD service updates.
|
Method |
Cost |
Carrier |
Transit time |
|
Standard |
£3.50, Free - over £40 |
Royal Mail |
2-5 days, Tracked |
|
DPD Tracked |
£6.50 Free - over £100 |
DPD |
1-3 days, Tracked |
|
Next-Working-Day |
£9.95 |
DPD |
Orders placed before 2pm, Dispatched and Delivered Monday - Friday, Next Working Day, Tracked |
|
Saturday |
£15.00 |
DPD |
Orders placed before 2pm, Saturday delivery, Tracked |
Orders are processed and dispatched Monday-Friday.
*Most delivery will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.
*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays.
European deliveries
Currently, there are some delays with sending parcels to EU countries from the UK. This is due to the UK leaving the European Union. We will keep you updated with any notifications as they happen.
Please note that a tracking number is not provided for EU Standard deliveries.
CUSTOMS CHARGES: All commercial goods arriving from the UK are subject to VAT, Import Duty and a handling fee in the country receiving the goods.
|
Method |
Cost |
Carrier |
Transit time |
|
Standard |
From £5.50 |
Royal Mail |
3-7 days, up to 21*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only) |
|
Economy |
From £5.50 |
Royal Mail |
3-7 days, up to 21*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only) |
|
Tracked |
From £15.95 |
Fedex / UPS |
3-5 days, up to 8*, Tracked |
*Most deliveries will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.
*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays.
Rest of the World
|
Method |
Cost |
Carrier |
Transit time |
|
Standard |
From £4.00 |
Royal Mail |
8-15 days, up to 30*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only) |
|
USA tracked |
From £15.00 |
UPS |
2-3 days, up to 7*, Tracked |
|
ROW Tracked |
From £18.95 |
UPS |
1-5 days, up to 5*, Tracked |
*Most delivery will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.
*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays.
International Buyers (Including EU) – Please Note:
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be before buying.
If you have any questions, please contact us via sales@theteamakers.co.uk.
This traditional gaiwan travel kit can accompany you on your travels or at the office so you can brew the perfect cup of loose-leaf tea wherever you go.
*15% off site-wide | 20% off over £30 | 25% off over £100 | Applied at the checkout
Delivery Info
Christmas Delivery cut-off dates
We kindly ask that all customers check the cut-off dates to ensure services selected meet their needs and to avoid any disappointment. Orders placed after cut-off point of the selected shipping service will not arrive in time for Christmas.
Please note all times listed are in UK GMT.
UK Christmas Delivery cut-off dates
|
Standard Delivery |
Royal Mail |
2pm Friday 20th December |
|
UK Tracked |
DPD |
Midnight Sunday 22nd December |
|
Next Working-Day |
DPD |
2pm Monday 23rd December |
|
Saturday |
DPD |
2pm Friday 20th December |
International Standard Economy cut-off dates
All dispatched via Royal Mail, delivered by postal service of destination country
|
All non-European destinations (except South Africa, Canada, Middle and Far East and USA) |
2pm Wednesday 9th October |
|
Hong Kong, Middle and Far East, Singapore and South Africa |
2pm Monday 21st October |
|
Canada and USA |
2pm Wednesday 6th November |
|
Cyprus, Eastern Europe, Greece, Iceland, Malta, Turkey and Western Europe |
2pm Monday 2nd December |
Other International Shipping cut-off dates
|
UPS |
2pm Friday 13th December |
|
Fedex |
2pm Friday 13th December |
We dispatch all orders as quickly as possible. We are not responsible for any delays caused by unforeseen external factors.
UK deliveries
You can find more information on their services' status at the following links: Today's Royal Mail updates - Today's DPD service updates.
|
Method |
Cost |
Carrier |
Transit time |
|
Standard |
£3.50, Free - over £40 |
Royal Mail |
2-5 days, Tracked |
|
DPD Tracked |
£6.50 Free - over £100 |
DPD |
1-3 days, Tracked |
|
Next-Working-Day |
£9.95 |
DPD |
Orders placed before 2pm, Dispatched and Delivered Monday - Friday, Next Working Day, Tracked |
|
Saturday |
£15.00 |
DPD |
Orders placed before 2pm, Saturday delivery, Tracked |
Orders are processed and dispatched Monday-Friday.
*Most delivery will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.
*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays.
European deliveries
Currently, there are some delays with sending parcels to EU countries from the UK. This is due to the UK leaving the European Union. We will keep you updated with any notifications as they happen.
Please note that a tracking number is not provided for EU Standard deliveries.
CUSTOMS CHARGES: All commercial goods arriving from the UK are subject to VAT, Import Duty and a handling fee in the country receiving the goods.
|
Method |
Cost |
Carrier |
Transit time |
|
Standard |
From £5.50 |
Royal Mail |
3-7 days, up to 21*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only) |
|
Economy |
From £5.50 |
Royal Mail |
3-7 days, up to 21*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only) |
|
Tracked |
From £15.95 |
Fedex / UPS |
3-5 days, up to 8*, Tracked |
*Most deliveries will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.
*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays.
Rest of the World
|
Method |
Cost |
Carrier |
Transit time |
|
Standard |
From £4.00 |
Royal Mail |
8-15 days, up to 30*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only) |
|
USA tracked |
From £15.00 |
UPS |
2-3 days, up to 7*, Tracked |
|
ROW Tracked |
From £18.95 |
UPS |
1-5 days, up to 5*, Tracked |
*Most delivery will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.
*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays.
International Buyers (Including EU) – Please Note:
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be before buying.
If you have any questions, please contact us via sales@theteamakers.co.uk.
Delivery Info
Christmas Delivery cut-off dates
We kindly ask that all customers check the cut-off dates to ensure services selected meet their needs and to avoid any disappointment. Orders placed after cut-off point of the selected shipping service will not arrive in time for Christmas.
Please note all times listed are in UK GMT.
UK Christmas Delivery cut-off dates
|
Standard Delivery |
Royal Mail |
2pm Friday 20th December |
|
UK Tracked |
DPD |
Midnight Sunday 22nd December |
|
Next Working-Day |
DPD |
2pm Monday 23rd December |
|
Saturday |
DPD |
2pm Friday 20th December |
International Standard Economy cut-off dates
All dispatched via Royal Mail, delivered by postal service of destination country
|
All non-European destinations (except South Africa, Canada, Middle and Far East and USA) |
2pm Wednesday 9th October |
|
Hong Kong, Middle and Far East, Singapore and South Africa |
2pm Monday 21st October |
|
Canada and USA |
2pm Wednesday 6th November |
|
Cyprus, Eastern Europe, Greece, Iceland, Malta, Turkey and Western Europe |
2pm Monday 2nd December |
Other International Shipping cut-off dates
|
UPS |
2pm Friday 13th December |
|
Fedex |
2pm Friday 13th December |
We dispatch all orders as quickly as possible. We are not responsible for any delays caused by unforeseen external factors.
UK deliveries
You can find more information on their services' status at the following links: Today's Royal Mail updates - Today's DPD service updates.
|
Method |
Cost |
Carrier |
Transit time |
|
Standard |
£3.50, Free - over £40 |
Royal Mail |
2-5 days, Tracked |
|
DPD Tracked |
£6.50 Free - over £100 |
DPD |
1-3 days, Tracked |
|
Next-Working-Day |
£9.95 |
DPD |
Orders placed before 2pm, Dispatched and Delivered Monday - Friday, Next Working Day, Tracked |
|
Saturday |
£15.00 |
DPD |
Orders placed before 2pm, Saturday delivery, Tracked |
Orders are processed and dispatched Monday-Friday.
*Most delivery will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.
*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays.
European deliveries
Currently, there are some delays with sending parcels to EU countries from the UK. This is due to the UK leaving the European Union. We will keep you updated with any notifications as they happen.
Please note that a tracking number is not provided for EU Standard deliveries.
CUSTOMS CHARGES: All commercial goods arriving from the UK are subject to VAT, Import Duty and a handling fee in the country receiving the goods.
|
Method |
Cost |
Carrier |
Transit time |
|
Standard |
From £5.50 |
Royal Mail |
3-7 days, up to 21*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only) |
|
Economy |
From £5.50 |
Royal Mail |
3-7 days, up to 21*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only) |
|
Tracked |
From £15.95 |
Fedex / UPS |
3-5 days, up to 8*, Tracked |
*Most deliveries will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.
*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays.
Rest of the World
|
Method |
Cost |
Carrier |
Transit time |
|
Standard |
From £4.00 |
Royal Mail |
8-15 days, up to 30*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only) |
|
USA tracked |
From £15.00 |
UPS |
2-3 days, up to 7*, Tracked |
|
ROW Tracked |
From £18.95 |
UPS |
1-5 days, up to 5*, Tracked |
*Most delivery will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.
*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays.
International Buyers (Including EU) – Please Note:
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be before buying.
If you have any questions, please contact us via sales@theteamakers.co.uk.
Travel friendly brewing
With its minimalist design, this travel-friendly Gaiwan Tea Set has been created for lovers of loose-leaf teas who want an authentic brew on the go. Fusing contemporary styling with organic textures, this luxury Chinese teaware packs neatly into a natural-colour, zip-up cotton case that’s easy to carry with you anywhere.
Two matching nesting cups (1 x 70ml and 1 x 90ml) fit snugly into the subtly ribbed gaiwan bowl (170ml), which features a lid with beechwood grip. After use, the cups can be wrapped in the soft, earth-toned tea towel and packed back in the pouch to ensure safe travels.
This set is perfect for those who prefer to brew their oolongs, Pu-erhs and green teas using the gongfu brewing method (see below). Due to the high leaf-to-water ratio and quick brewing time, this method offers an aromatic infusion with intensely full flavours for you to savour.
Materials
Fired clay ceramic with a non-porous glaze.
Which teas work best with this gaiwan travel kit?
For best results, we recommend using your portable Gaiwan Tea Set with large whole-leaf teas such as Chinese and Taiwanese oolongs, Chinese green teas and Pu-erh teas.
How to use your gaiwan tea set
The traditional method involves a very short brewing time with a high leaf-to-water ratio (1 part leaves: 2 parts water). The leaves remain in the bowl and can be used for several re-steepings.
For black and oolong teas: the first step is to gently pour the water over the leaves to rinse them, discarding the water after a couple of seconds. This is called the ‘awakening’ of the tea. Thereafter, and depending on the type of tea, this gongfu method allows you to enjoy multiple steepings.
First steeping:
Black tea: 15 seconds
Oolong tea: 20 seconds
Green tea: 25 seconds
White tea: 30 seconds
For the subsequent steepings, add 5-10 seconds every time.
To serve: place the larger ceramic cup upside down on top of the bowl and, gripping the cup firmly, pour the tea into the smaller cup. Then pour the rest of the tea in the larger cup by tipping the gaiwan gently for a slow pour.
Not microwave safe
Hand wash only
Dimensions: Bowl (170ml) - 78mm(H) x 92mm (Diameter), Cup1 (90ml) - 45mm(H) x 68mm (Diameter), Cup2 (70ml) - 42mm(H) x 61mm (Diameter), Tea towel-290mm(L) x 100mm(W), Cotton pouch-97mm(H) x 105mm(Diameter)