Glass Gaiwan with Saucer

A clear glass gaiwan with a matching saucer and a snug lid. The transparent walls let you watch the leaves open and the colour of the liquor change, which makes it a good vessel for learning how a tea behaves — green, white, oolong and lighter teas especially.

Glass is neutral: it doesn't take on flavour from one tea to the next, so you can switch teas without rinsing out the previous one's character. The flared rim keeps your fingers away from the heat and pours cleanly.

Hand-wash gently and avoid sudden temperature changes.