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  • A Reprisal of Gaiwans

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    I posted a while ago about how to pour a gaiwan, but I wanted to talk a little more about this super-useful device. What is a gaiwan? Why should you have one? Where do you get one? How do you use it? These are all good questions! Let’s break it down. What is a gaiwan? It’s…

  • Ways to Pour a Gaiwan

    Ways to Pour a Gaiwan

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    First I should say, do you know what a Gaiwan (蓋碗) is? Literally, it means “lidded bowl”, so there’s not a lot of confusion. Sometimes it’s also called a “Gaibei” (lidded cup) or “zhong” (Cantonese, if I’m not mistaken). They are made in different sizes and materials, but generally are between 100-200ml and made from…