I am a pure Tea enthusiast. Since I started drinking tea one or two years ago, I truly feel that Teaware is made for tea, and people come for the tea—this is the fundamental principle, where tea is the essence! Unfortunately, many people have gradually deviated from this path while drinking tea. From a practical standpoint, a white porcelain Gaiwan is the best tea-drinking tool! Here are the reasons:

1. Affordable. Affordability is key, as most people are not millionaires! A set of white porcelain gaiwan, including one gaiwan, one pitcher, several small cups, and one tea strainer, can be purchased for only forty to fifty yuan!

2. When using a gaiwan, you don't need to worry about chemical materials, slip casting, spray glazing, blended clay versus pure clay, or fully handmade versus semi-handmade. This eliminates countless concerns and allows you to focus directly on the essence of tea!

3. From the perspective of the relationship between the vessel and the tea, a gaiwan neither overwhelms the tea's aroma nor conceals its flaws; it simply reflects the tea's true characteristics faithfully! Moreover, you don't need a specific gaiwan for each type of tea; with one gaiwan in hand, you can Brew any famous tea! It has a bold and confident attitude!(Or perhaps it's like enjoying all the beauties in the world without being attached to any one of them?)

4. brewing tea with a gaiwan is simple, making it easier to produce an ideal cup of tea. To release the tea faster, widen the gap; to release it slower, narrow the gap—it's entirely up to you! This aligns with humanity's inherent desire for control! Some experiments have shown that a teapot takes at least ten seconds to pour, whereas a gaiwan requires only a few seconds! There's no need to worry about oversteeping the tea leaves!

5. A gaiwan typically has a moderate capacity, suitable for savoring tea! In contrast, a teapot usually has a larger capacity, and after a few infusions, you may feel waterlogged! Pouring it out would be a waste, which goes against the current emphasis on thriftiness! That's why some people exclaim, “Drinking Dancong alone is pure torture!” With a gaiwan, the capacity is just right, so you can enjoy the joy that tea brings without any qualms!

6. By lifting the lid of a gaiwan, you can admire the tea leaves' graceful form, enticing color, and natural fragrance! What a great pleasure in life!

7. A gaiwan can also be aesthetically pleasing and provide a sense of beauty, cultivating our temperament! Those who use gaiwans regularly are often experts! Although I don't use it much, I know its merits!

8. Women holding a gaiwan appear gentle and charming! It's hard to imagine a woman wielding a large teapot!

Therefore, the greatest principle is simplicity. Only a white porcelain gaiwan reaches perfection! Only a white porcelain gaiwan truly embodies the simple, tranquil, and unadorned realm of tea!

The biggest drawback of brewing tea with a gaiwan: it gets hot!

How can you prevent this? First, ensure the water doesn't fill the gaiwan completely. Second, pay attention to how you hold the gaiwan; the image below demonstrates the standard method (also known as the female-style method).

Another method found online suggests: when pouring the tea, leave a gap for the outflow, then press the top of the gaiwan with your right thumb (or left if you prefer), and hold the gaiwan base with the remaining four fingers, making sure to grip the base tightly while tilting. This way, you won't burn your hand!