White Ceramic Gaiwan Travel Tea Sets

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A compact tea ritual in white ceramic and clear glass. Choose the rounded Ruoshui set with two tasting cups or the Mati set with three flared cups, each paired with its own serving vessel and travel case.

At the tea table

• Choose the rounded Ruoshui form or the outward-flared Mati profile.
• Clear glass serving vessels let you see the colour of each brew.
• Two-cup and three-cup arrangements offer different ways to share a quiet tea moment.

Choose your pieces

Choose Ruoshui for a rounded gaiwan and two rounded tasting cups, or Mati for a flared gaiwan and three flared cups. Each option names one lidded gaiwan, one glass serving vessel and one travel case. Cup shapes, gaiwan profiles and case forms differ. Extra black pieces photographed with Mati are not separately specified as included.

Specifications

• Ruoshui: one lidded gaiwan, one clear glass serving vessel, two tasting cups and one travel case.
• Mati: one lidded gaiwan, one clear glass serving vessel, three tasting cups and one travel case.
• White ceramic teaware with a clear glass serving vessel.
• Capacities and exact dimensions are unspecified.
• Extra black pieces photographed with Mati are not separately specified as included.

Every option and its pictured configuration

Ruoshui · Two Cups

Pictured configuration: One Ruoshui lidded gaiwan; One clear glass serving vessel; Two rounded tasting cups; One travel case, as listed for the option.

White ceramic teaware and a clear glass serving vessel.

Ruoshui rounded gaiwan and two rounded cups.

Capacities and exact dimensions are unspecified.

Mati · Three Cups

Pictured configuration: One Mati lidded gaiwan; One clear glass serving vessel; Three flared tasting cups; One travel case, as listed for the option.

White ceramic teaware and a clear glass serving vessel.

Mati gaiwan and three flared cups.

Capacities and exact dimensions are unspecified.

Use

Arrange the pieces on a stable surface. Add tea and water appropriate for your tea, keep the gaiwan below the rim and secure the lid before pouring slowly into the separate glass vessel. Keep fingers clear of hot ceramic edges. Let pieces cool, empty them and dry thoroughly before placing them in the case. Do not force nested pieces.

Care

Hand-wash ceramic and glass gently with mild detergent, rinse and dry. Wipe the case gently and allow it to dry completely before storage. Protect pieces from abrasive pads, knocks, direct heat and sudden temperature changes.

Helpful details

How do the two sets differ?

Ruoshui has a rounded gaiwan and two rounded cups. Mati has an outward-flared gaiwan and three flared cups. Each has its own matching serving vessel and case.

How many cups are included?

Ruoshui lists two tasting cups and Mati lists three. Each option also lists one lidded gaiwan, one glass serving vessel and one travel case.

Are the black pieces included with Mati?

They appear in the photographs, but their separate inclusion is unspecified.

What are the capacities?

Capacities and exact dimensions are unspecified for this range.

Does the serving vessel have a handle?

The pictured glass serving vessels have a pointed spout and no handle.

How should I pour from the gaiwan?

Use a stable surface, keep the vessel below the rim and hold the lid securely. Pour slowly into the glass server and keep your fingers clear of hot ceramic edges.

How should I clean the set?

Use mild detergent and gentle hand-washing. Rinse and dry each piece thoroughly, and wipe the case gently.

When should I pack the pieces?

Let the ceramic and glass cool, empty them and dry completely before packing. Nest the pieces gently without forcing them and keep the case dry.