This wheel-thrown ceramic pitcher is made for Gong Fu Cha and everyday loose leaf tea brewing. It is a one-of-a-kind piece, made by my hands in Chiang Mai, Thailand, using local clay and homemade glazes.

Details

Capacity: 200ml

Clay: Beige stoneware

Glaze: Satin white

Firing: Cone 10 reduction in a gas kiln

About the piece

The inside is glazed in a satin white glaze, while the outside is glazed light green jade. The intersection of both glazes sometimes creates a thin red line, due the the reduction atmosphere in the kiln.
A pitcher, or "gong dao bai" in the Chinese tea ceremony, is an ideal intermediate ware between the teapot and the cups. It ensures to pour out even liquor in each cup and stops the infusion quickly.

About my work

I make every piece by hand in my small Chiang Mai studio. My work is shaped by my love for tea and my studies of oriental teawares. From working in a teahouse in Montreal to sourcing teas throughout northern Thailand, I have developped a unique style in my ceramics: one of a tea enthusiast. Each pot is made to be used, balancing function with a creative spin.

Shipping

Your teaware will be carefully packed using recyclable materials whenever possible and shipped from Thailand with tracking.

Tea Pitcher Handmade Gong Dao Bei