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I am wondering if the uniqueness of hand-thrown porcelain gaiwan has any advantage over mould cast ones for tea preparation in respect of taste and aroma.
The price of a handmade one is really so much higher than a well made mould cast one that I have to find a way to justify it if I carry this in my shop. Would anyone buy it at all? -
With some rare exceptions, most hand thrown gaiwans are made for aesthetic purposes rather than for serious infusion quality. However, good ones do make a difference, especially in longer infusion approaches, such as that for green tea.
Better mould cast ones are so good nowadays that really for 99.9% of users, their full potential has yet to be utilized. In another word, these relatively more affordable factory products serve the purpose well.On the other hand, there are better ones and not so ideal ones even within the so-called category of mould cast gaiwans. Not all manufacturers understand how a gaiwan functions, esp those so-called international brands. As a tea retailer, I think the best strategy is to focus in those that render better tea taste than more famous brands. There are quite a number of smaller factories and studios in southern Fujian and Chaozhou which productions are very commendable and the infusion effects compare well with good hand thrown gaiwans. They come in very competitive pricing. I think you should source from there.Back to the pretty hand thrown ones, they do have their social and economic roles, which, unless you already have a clientele which aesthetic requirements and ego needs match the related price range, there should be no rush to offer such luxurious products. -
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Thank you for confirming my thoughts. @Leo, thank you indeed for such detail answer. I think I’ll explore more suppliers along your suggestions.
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That would be appreciated, certainly, especially if you tied the product description in with the articles you’ve written.
In lieu of making a new topic, I have related quesitons. Any clue if these are worth pursuing?
https://www.jkteashop.com/teaware-gift-set_c25.html
Or am I barking up the wrong tree? Looking for my own tea set (I’d get a pot to go with the aboves) so I can stop having to borrow my roomates. More to the topic of gaiwans, these are probably along the same vein: https://www.jkteashop.com/porcelain-ceramic-gaiwans_c49.html
I’m looking for one and a few cups (and I guess a hai to balance it? Second gaiwan maybe?) to keep at my office so I can start to transition away from these bagged teas. Would these suit the purpose and provide some quality infusions or am I again barking up the wrong tree?
Speaking of cups, these were interesting looking: https://www.jkteashop.com/porcelain-ceramic-gaiwans_c49.html
Regards, M.
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