Chinese Yi Xing Purple Clay Gaiwan Tea Cup

The purple clay cup as described on Amazon arrived in a small brown box. Each piece was perfectly fitting within this box (See photograph). Practical and innovative. It arrived in perfect condition. Beautifully crafted, matte finish. Unglazed., Deep rim in the saucer for the cup, and the lid fitment is perfect. Weight of all three pieces is about 247-grams/8.75-oz. Saucer 74.50-grams/2.6-oz, cup is 123.73-grams/4.37-oz, lid 49.76-grams/1.75-oz. When rocking the lid into the cup it sweeps to about 3.175-mm/.125-inches from the bottom of the cup allowing for easy stirring or moving tea leaves. Phenomenal craftsmanship. Great price. Fast delivery. Good solid weight in the hand. Comfortable to use. I would recommend. Kudos to design, production, shipping staff.

This was a gift to a friend who loves Chinese clay tea sets

I love the color and simple elegances of it. The fact that it doesn't keep my tea hot for very long is my only complaint and I can deal with that.

What a great little gaiwan for a great price! I love the look and feel, (and especially that this is one of those gaiwans that lets you rest the lid between the cup and saucer - not actually necessary, but a nice perk). It's also pretty thin, so if you want durability that could be an issue, but to me it's another plus: I prefer a fine, delicate feel for teaware.That said, the gaiwan I received actually arrived with a very small chip in the lid, and I considered docking a star for that. The reasons I'm still giving it five stars:1) It's my own decision not to return it for a replacement. (It was such a good price, and still perfectly functional.)2) The tiny chip gave me the chance to see the "paste" of the clay. One reviewer thought this was not real yixing clay, but just painted. Nope! The break shows clearly that this is very fine-grained, lovely purple-brown clay, no paint or glaze, just like the listing says.All in all a terrific purchase!

When this arrived, I was convinced it was going to be broken because the box looked like someone had used it to play football; but upon opening, the tea cup was safely encased in foam that kept it safe and sound. Not even a scratch.If you're used to "mug" sized tea cups, this will seem very small, but it's a good size for holding as it doesn't have a handle. The clay is fine grain and good quality.

I have 2 of these that I have used over the last few months. They are both dedicated to Sheng. I'm back to get 2 more for my Shou and Oolong. Super inexpensive. They work, they are not painted. Clay holds the character of the tea.

3 stars for product minus 2 stars for product handling and delivery

I don't write reviews much, but I have to for this gaiwan. I have owned it now for almost a year and use it multiple times a day. It is the perfect gaiwan for me. I love the feel of clay, the thickness, and the way it fits in my hand just right. I don't want to ever own another one in my life. I had the first one I ordered for quite a long time until I finally dropped it too many times and it broke. But it is actually quite sturdy given how rough I am on it. Truly, a perfect gaiwan and I hope this company continues to sell them exactly how they are.

A good small Gaiwan seems to be yixing through and through, although not as rich as more expensive pots i've seen. I'm being realistic with the price-quality ratio. 5 stars.Very well shaped, fits nicely. Great texture as expected slightly sandy with a dull finish. Holds temperature well, and certainly improves flavour with full bodied tea. This is a good offering.

It’s soooooooo tiny……

cheap and horrible texture that makes it impossible to use.