Gaiwan Starter Set
Gaiwan Starter Set
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A simple way into loose leaf tea, or a thoughtful gift for someone curious.
This set pairs a 135ml Ruyao style gaiwan with two contrasting teas: Yi Mei Ren, a rich, aromatic red tea with notes of cocoa, dried cherry and malt; and Mao Xie, a fresh, floral oolong with notes of magnolia, sweet melon and toasted grain.
The porcelain gaiwan has a soft, pale glaze and delicate crackle lines. Its lidded bowl gives the leaves room to open, making it ideal for short, repeated infusions. Brew, pour and re-steep to discover how each tea develops.
Inside the set:
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Ruyao style porcelain gaiwan - 135ml, with matching lid and saucer
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Yi Mei Ren red tea - 35g
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Mao Xie oolong tea - 35g
A little teaware, two different styles of tea, and a good place to begin.
Volume:
135ml Gaiwan + 2 x 35g Loose Leaf Teas
How to brew
Our favourite way to brew tea. Use a gaiwan or small teapot and steep the leaves for around 30-45 seconds. Re-steep several times, adjusting the time as you go. Each infusion will bring out something slightly different from the leaves.
For a larger pot or a single longer brew, use around 1g of tea per 100ml of water. Steep for 3-5 minutes, then strain. Increase the leaf or brewing time if you prefer a stronger cup.
The simplest way to brew. Add the leaves directly to your mug, fill with hot water and start drinking once the leaves have opened and begun to settle. When you're around two-thirds of the way through, top up with more hot water and keep going.
