Cloudlight Eggshell Porcelain Gaiwan

Extraordinarily light, impossibly refined, and crafted for the purest tea experience, the Cloudlight Eggshell Porcelain Gaiwan represents the pinnacle of porcelain artistry.

Handcrafted using the demanding tradition of thin-bodied eggshell porcelain, this exceptional gaiwan embodies a level of craftsmanship rarely encountered in contemporary tea ware. Delicate as a flower petal and light as drifting clouds, each piece is meticulously formed by skilled artisans to achieve remarkable thinness while preserving strength, balance, and functionality.

Its smooth pebble-like silhouette rests naturally in the hand, while the featherlight body creates a brewing experience that feels almost weightless. Designed for discerning tea connoisseurs and collectors alike, the gaiwan transforms every infusion into an appreciation of both tea and craftsmanship.

More than a brewing vessel, it is a celebration of porcelain mastery.

The Art of Eggshell Porcelain

Among the most technically demanding ceramic traditions, eggshell porcelain is renowned for its extraordinary thinness, elegance, and translucency.

Creating a vessel of such delicate proportions requires years of experience and exceptional control during shaping, trimming, firing, and finishing. Even the slightest inconsistency can compromise the entire piece.

The result is porcelain that appears almost ethereal—thin enough to transmit light, yet refined enough for everyday tea appreciation.

This rare level of craftsmanship has long been admired by collectors, scholars, and tea masters who value the highest expressions of ceramic artistry.

Light as Floating Clouds

The defining characteristic of this gaiwan is its remarkable lightness.

110ml Version

• Capacity: 3.7 oz (110 ml)

• Weight: Approximately 2.0 oz (58 g)

140ml Version

• Capacity: 4.7 oz (140 ml)

• Weight: Approximately 2.5 oz (72 g)

Despite their generous capacities, both versions feel astonishingly light in the hand, creating an effortless pouring experience and enhancing the tactile pleasure of tea preparation.

Designed for the Appreciation of Fine Tea

The thin porcelain walls allow tea drinkers to experience subtle nuances in aroma, color, and texture with remarkable clarity.

Ideal for:

• High-mountain oolong teas

• Dancong oolong

• Yancha rock teas

• White teas

• Green teas

• Aged teas

• Gongfu tea ceremonies

The elegant profile encourages precise pouring while allowing tea leaves ample room to unfurl and reveal their full character.

A Pebble-Shaped Form Inspired by Nature

The smooth, rounded silhouette recalls the shape of river stones polished by flowing water over generations.

This organic form feels natural in the hand and visually embodies the principles of harmony, simplicity, and quiet refinement that define the finest tea traditions.

Its understated elegance allows the beauty of the tea itself to take center stage.

Bespoke Customization Available

For collectors, tea practitioners, and meaningful gifting occasions, bespoke customization is available.

Personalized options may include:

• Custom inscriptions

• Names or meaningful characters

• Commemorative text

• Collector editions

• Corporate and ceremonial gifting

Customized pieces transform an already exceptional vessel into a personal heirloom designed to be treasured for generations.

Product Details

Material

• Handcrafted eggshell porcelain

Capacities & Weight

110ml Version

• Capacity: 3.7 oz (110 ml)

• Weight: Approximately 2.0 oz (58 g)

140ml Version

• Capacity: 4.7 oz (140 ml)

• Weight: Approximately 2.5 oz (72 g)

Craftsmanship

• Individually handcrafted

• Ultra-thin porcelain construction

• Artisan-finished detailing

Customization

• Bespoke personalization available upon request

A Gaiwan for the Serious Tea Connoisseur

The finest tea ware disappears in use, allowing the tea itself to become the focus.

With its astonishing lightness, refined eggshell porcelain construction, and timeless silhouette, the Cloudlight Eggshell Porcelain Gaiwan achieves precisely that balance. It is a vessel that embodies restraint, craftsmanship, and elegance—created for those who understand that true luxury lies not in excess, but in perfection.