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.
Re: Quality Teaware Online? Specifically Gaiwans?
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
http://yunnansourcing.com/en/8014745-gaiwans
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Re: Quality Teaware Online? Specifically Gaiwans?
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?
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.
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.
Re: Quality Teaware Online? Specifically Gaiwans?
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
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
Re: Quality Teaware Online? Specifically Gaiwans?
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
http://www.teachat.com/viewtopic.php?f=67&t=18198