tbh i mostly just want a gaiwan because it looks like the most convenient to clean after using since its literally a bowl with a lid and a saucer hsjdkdkf
I really want to get a Gaiwan to enjoy my Chinese Teas! For years I've enjoyed using my two Hohin Sets, which are similar in some ways to Gaiwans I feel, to enjoy finest grade Japanese Green Teas and it IS a VERY relaxing experience! The Japanese say using a Hohin to drink Tea is for "nursing the Soul," and I think getting myself a nice Gaiwan will allow me that same experience but with Chinese Teas. Thanks for the video :)
Hi, There are many ways depending on where and whom you ask, and the different styles of gaiwans reflect them. You can hold the saucer with the bowl in it, or lift just lift the bowl portion by itself. You can leave the lid on as you would when pouring it to filter the leaves, or you can simply brush them back with the lid. You can also just blow them away from your mouth before you drink. -Wren
Tahnk you for your video, I would like to know which is the volume of the Gaiwan in this video (for 4-5 grams of tea)? I have a gaiwan which is 100 ml, in this case how much green tea do I use?
For 100 ml, I'd recommend 3 grams. Obviously all teas are different, but that tends to be a good starting point. Although considering this comment is 8 years old you prob know that now.
I'm sure she's perfectly aware of that, I believe she is the owner of Seven Cups, a very prosperous Chinese tea exporter. At the very least she works with tea daily so she knows what she is talking about. However, generally speaking you are right-- you don't want to leave water in a gaiwan or pot because the tea can become bitter.
I like to pour all the water out of my gaiwan too. However, it may not be as bad as you think that she left water in her gaiwan for green tea leaf or white tea leaf. The reason is that the small amount of water at the end, won't be enough to brew the leaves because the small amount of water will get cold fast. As you know white tea and green leaves should be brewed at a lower temperature. The small amount of leftover water acts as a buffer to cool the incoming hot water. Like I said, I don't do this. However, I do this for my pouring pot. I put my hot water into a small jag first (which itself already cool the water), and then I pour this water into the teapot or gaiwan. For white tea and green tea, I don't pour out all my water from the small jag for to cool the next batch of hot water.
People who find themselves sensitive to caffeine will often pour off the first steeping. Much of the caffeine gets poured away, ready for the second pour. (Maybe give it to a sleepy friend!) 😇🍵
Thank you Zhuping for taking the time to show Chinese tea-lover's everywhere a great way to enjoy tea!
tbh i mostly just want a gaiwan because it looks like the most convenient to clean after using since its literally a bowl with a lid and a saucer hsjdkdkf
You're so valid
This looks like an interesting practice.
I appreciate this video so much!
Thank you.
I really want to get a Gaiwan to enjoy my Chinese Teas! For years I've enjoyed using my two Hohin Sets, which are similar in some ways to Gaiwans I feel, to enjoy finest grade Japanese Green Teas and it IS a VERY relaxing experience! The Japanese say using a Hohin to drink Tea is for "nursing the Soul," and I think getting myself a nice Gaiwan will allow me that same experience but with Chinese Teas. Thanks for the video :)
excellent video, nice and informative and soothing
This is great!
I've been using my gaiwan wrong! Nice video!
nice nice!!
Yea. I wasn't trolling. Just trying to comment. And only felt I could bc I tea daily as well and just like to exchange ideas of what I experience.
what about a Gal Wan, Is the Gal Wan inverted?
I have a question. How big is the Gaiwan used in this video? Thanks in advance
crazywakefingers probably something between 100-200 ml. If you just want to brew for yourself even 50ml is enough. In general it’s 100 / 150 ml tho.
I have heard of drinking straight from the gaiwan. what technique should I use if I wanted to do this.
Hi,
There are many ways depending on where and whom you ask, and the different styles of gaiwans reflect them. You can hold the saucer with the bowl in it, or lift just lift the bowl portion by itself.
You can leave the lid on as you would when pouring it to filter the leaves, or you can simply brush them back with the lid. You can also just blow them away from your mouth before you drink.
-Wren
Tahnk you for your video, I would like to know which is the volume of the Gaiwan in this video (for 4-5 grams of tea)? I have a gaiwan which is 100 ml, in this case how much green tea do I use?
For 100 ml, I'd recommend 3 grams. Obviously all teas are different, but that tends to be a good starting point. Although considering this comment is 8 years old you prob know that now.
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you never want to leave water in the gaiwan, the leaves will continue to brew.
I'm sure she's perfectly aware of that, I believe she is the owner of Seven Cups, a very prosperous Chinese tea exporter. At the very least she works with tea daily so she knows what she is talking about. However, generally speaking you are right-- you don't want to leave water in a gaiwan or pot because the tea can become bitter.
ContracterYin Chill. He was simply saying that to those who didn't know. Not criticizing her.
holohulolo It sounded like a criticism, so I responded in a respectful manor, no need for the "chill."
ContracterYin chill, he was simply pointing out that he wasn't criticizing her
I like to pour all the water out of my gaiwan too. However, it may not be as bad as you think that she left water in her gaiwan for green tea leaf or white tea leaf. The reason is that the small amount of water at the end, won't be enough to brew the leaves because the small amount of water will get cold fast. As you know white tea and green leaves should be brewed at a lower temperature. The small amount of leftover water acts as a buffer to cool the incoming hot water.
Like I said, I don't do this. However, I do this for my pouring pot. I put my hot water into a small jag first (which itself already cool the water), and then I pour this water into the teapot or gaiwan. For white tea and green tea, I don't pour out all my water from the small jag for to cool the next batch of hot water.
Should I pour away the first steep? Some other people said that..
This is entirely to your own tastes. Some teas do well with a rinse, others not.
People who find themselves sensitive to caffeine will often pour off the first steeping. Much of the caffeine gets poured away, ready for the second pour. (Maybe give it to a sleepy friend!)
😇🍵
Hi, you don’t rinse the tea first??
You can certainly rinse the tea if you like. Not all teas require a rinse, so this step is optional.
gai means women in vietnamese, and wan in cantonese means.........
I bet she's Taiwanese.