{"product_id":"ntod-white-gaiwan-with-lid-for-gongfu-tea","title":"White Bone China Gaiwan – 70 or 90 mL Working Capacity","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover Loose-Leaf Tea, One Infusion at a Time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore gongfu tea brewing with this white bone china gaiwan—a traditional Chinese lidded bowl used to steep and pour loose-leaf tea. Its clean silhouette and glossy white finish bring understated elegance to your daily tea ritual.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrew, Pour, and Explore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea leaves steep directly in the bowl, giving you control over water temperature and infusion time. Position the lid slightly off-center to create a pouring gap, using it to hold back larger leaves as you decant into a cup or serving pitcher.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReinfuse the leaves to explore how their aroma and flavor develop throughout your session.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 70 mL \/ approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.4 US fl oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e below the lid. A compact choice for individual tea tastings. Brimful capacity: 90 mL \/ approximately 3.0 US fl oz.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 90 mL \/ approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.0 US fl oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e below the lid. Choose this size for a little more tea with each infusion. Brimful capacity: 120 mL \/ approximately 4.1 US fl oz.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese capacities are intended for small pours and repeated infusions. The below-lid measurement is the more useful reference when choosing your size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGetting Started\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd your loose-leaf tea, then use the water temperature and steeping time recommended for that tea. Adjust the lid to leave a small opening and pour the infusion into your cup or pitcher.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew to gaiwan brewing? Practice holding and pouring with cool water first. The bowl and lid become hot during use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmpty the leaves after brewing and hand-wash with a soft sponge and mild detergent. Rinse thoroughly and allow the bowl and lid to dry. Avoid abrasive cleaning pads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions before you choose\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat do the 70 mL and 90 mL size options mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey are the capacities below the lid: 70 mL for Small and 90 mL for Large. Their brimful capacities are 90 mL and 120 mL, respectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow can I practice pouring from a gaiwan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractice holding and pouring with cool water first. During brewing, leave a small gap under the lid to hold back larger leaves as you pour; the bowl and lid become hot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExplore related pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/clear-glass-gongfu-tea-pitcher-200-ml\"\u003eClear Glass Gongfu Tea Pitcher – 200 mL\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ntod-white-bone-china-gongfu-tea-cups-set-of-2\"\u003eNTOD White Bone China Gongfu Tea Cups – Set of 2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NTOD","offers":[{"title":"Large-90 ml capacity","offer_id":67719629275365,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small – 70 ml capacity","offer_id":67719629308133,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0850\/8375\/0629\/files\/gaiwan-01-main-2048x2048.jpg?v=1792134308","url":"https:\/\/ntodtea.com\/products\/ntod-white-gaiwan-with-lid-for-gongfu-tea","provider":"NTOD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}