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Quality Teaware Online? Specifically Gaiwans?

by Kongaloosh » Feb 24th, '14, 15:20

Anyone know of quality teaware sources which ship to the UK?

I've been looking around for a gawain. None of the local Chinese stores or tea stores carry any. I'm a bit worried about lead, but celadon seems sturdy.

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Re: Quality Teaware Online? Specifically Gaiwans?

by Kongaloosh » Feb 24th, '14, 15:24

Yunnan sourcing has a selection, but given some of the reviews--especially regarding their yixing--I've heard I'm a bit concerned.

http://yunnansourcing.com/en/8014745-gaiwans

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Re: Quality Teaware Online? Specifically Gaiwans?

by the_economist » Feb 24th, '14, 15:28

Gaiwans and yixings are not related. You should be fine with non-enamel porcelain like those on yunnan sourcing.
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Re: Quality Teaware Online? Specifically Gaiwans?

by NPE » Feb 24th, '14, 16:51

You can also try getting a gaiwan from these UK based companies:
http://www.postcardteas.com/site/produc ... in-gaiwan/
http://the-chinese-tea-company.com/teaw ... aiwan.html
http://www.cantonteaco.com/gaiwan.html
(descending in price)
This should hopefully save you a bit of money with regards to shipping costs.

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Re: Quality Teaware Online? Specifically Gaiwans?

by NPE » Feb 24th, '14, 17:01

Seek and ye shall find:
Two more options:
http://www.wanlingteahouse.com/section.php/126/1/gaiwan (scroll down, they got a nice choice of different sizes and designs / colours)
http://www.theteamakers.co.uk/two-piece ... -316-p.asp

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Re: Quality Teaware Online? Specifically Gaiwans?

by Alex » Feb 25th, '14, 04:51

The postcard tea one is superb. Get it! check out my review here for full details.

http://www.teachat.com/viewtopic.php?f=67&t=18198

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