{"product_id":"bol-couvert-en-sable-pourpre-sancai-gaiwan","title":"Covered bowl (Gaiwan) in purple clay","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1A1B41;\"\u003eZisha Purple Clay Covered Bowl – Sancai Gaiwan for Gong Fu Cha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\nThis Zisha purple clay covered bowl is inspired by Gong Fu Cha practices. It allows you to infuse loose leaf tea directly in the bowl, then pour by tilting the lid.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\nDense, mineral, and slightly porous, the clay retains heat and supports short infusions. Over time, the surface can develop a subtle patina from repeated contact with tea.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\nIts 10 × 8.5 cm size is suitable for slow preparations, small tastings, and minimalist tea spaces, where each pour allows you to observe the evolution of the leaves.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top: 1px solid rgba(58,123,200,0.3); padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; cursor: pointer; color: #4480C7;\"\u003eINFORMATION\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.55; margin: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n    The covered bowl, also called gaiwan or Sancai, brings together three elements: a bowl, a lid, and a saucer. It is used to infuse, control the opening of the leaves, and filter when pouring.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.55; margin: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n    Unlike a classic teapot, this format allows you to work with little water, a short time, and several successive infusions. It is suitable for loose leaf teas such as oolong, pu-erh, black teas, white teas, or green teas, depending on the chosen temperature.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.55; margin: 8px 0 0;\"\u003e\n    Variations in shade, texture, surface, and dimensions are due to artisanal manufacturing. Each piece may have slight differences.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top: 1px solid rgba(58,123,200,0.3); padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; cursor: pointer; color: #4480C7;\"\u003eCHARACTERISTICS\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.55; margin: 8px 0 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gaiwan \/ Sancai\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zisha purple clay\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 10 × 8.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e infuse, cover, filter, and pour in small quantities\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top: 1px solid rgba(58,123,200,0.3); padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; cursor: pointer; color: #4480C7;\"\u003eUSE \u0026amp; CARE\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.55; margin: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n    Rinse the bowl with hot water before the first infusion to warm the clay. Place the leaves in the bowl, pour hot water, then cover during infusion.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.55; margin: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n    To serve, slightly tilt the lid to retain the leaves while allowing the liquid to pass. Pouring should remain slow and controlled, especially when the bowl is hot.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.55; margin: 8px 0 0;\"\u003e\n    Clean with clear water after use, without scented or abrasive products. Let dry completely before storing. Do not heat directly on a flame, hob, or heat source.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top: 1px solid rgba(58,123,200,0.3); padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; cursor: pointer; color: #4480C7;\"\u003eCOMPOSE YOUR TEA SPACE\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.55; margin: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n    To measure the leaves and slide them cleanly into the bowl, you can combine it with the \n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ikaneworld.com\/products\/etui-en-bambou-accessoires-de-the\"\u003ebamboo duo with tea scoop and adjusting stick\u003c\/a\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.55; margin: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n    To handle hot cups, lids, and objects during preparation, it can be complemented by the \n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ikaneworld.com\/products\/pince-a-the-en-bambou\"\u003ebamboo tea tongs\u003c\/a\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.55; margin: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n    To organize the table and collect rinsing water, you can use it with the \n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ikaneworld.com\/products\/plateau-de-the-compact-en-bambou\"\u003ecompact bamboo tea tray\u003c\/a\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.55; margin: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n    To serve several infusions, it can accompany the \n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ikaneworld.com\/products\/coffret-de-4-tasses-en-ceramique\"\u003eset of 4 ceramic cups\u003c\/a\u003e \n    or the \n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ikaneworld.com\/products\/coffret-gong-fu-cha-ensemble\"\u003e6-piece Gong Fu Cha set\u003c\/a\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.55; margin: 8px 0 0;\"\u003e\n    To find objects related to tea, incense, and preparation times, you can consult the \n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ikaneworld.com\/collections\/preparer\"\u003ePrepare\u003c\/a\u003e selection.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid rgba(58,123,200,0.4); margin: 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color: #1A1B41;\"\u003e🤍 Ikane workshop advice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  Establish silence before infusion: heat the bowl, place the leaves, then let the steam open up time. With a gaiwan, the rhythm is played in the tilt of the lid and the precision of the pour.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ikane Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56735369167180,"sku":"CJHS158466401AZ","price":48.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/8786\/7468\/files\/Bol_couvert_Gaiwan_argile_violette.jpg?v=1778217525","url":"https:\/\/b31fyk-vr.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/bol-couvert-en-sable-pourpre-sancai-gaiwan","provider":"IKANE PARIS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}