How to use a Gaiwan, Tips on buying a Gaiwan and Chinese etiquette

[@ongoingmartin]

Gaiwan all the way! So much flexibility for brewing, the ability to experience so much of the process, and a great way to hold the universe in your hand. 😉🍃💚🍃

[@CuppaChaTEAChannel]

Kaishan has a wonderful way to explain and I loved the little tip with stemming the flow with using your index finger. I will have to practice 😏

[@CuppaChaTEAChannel]

Kaishan was a wonderful guest. Her greatest skill is helping people learn about Chinese teas by breaking everything down into sizable bites. If you live in Melbourne you should attend her monthly classes!

[@Sucaloid321]

Wow! Thank you so much for sharing this knowledge about gaiwans ☺️ I think it's time for me to get my first set!

[@CuppaChaTEAChannel]

Glad you found it helpful

[@ad6449]

What a useful and beautiful video. Your friendship makes this just so special. Thank you.

[@kymcooper2052]

So lovely to see you and Kaishan together. What a great little video.

[@CuppaChaTEAChannel]

Thanks Kym..... I learnt so much!!

[@ricardohurielcruzarreola774]

Very interesting video about the history and use of gaiwan. Thank you!

[@malaskolacaja5853]

Just discovered your channel. I’m learning so much! Such amazingly useful info. Thank you for sharing the knowledge!🙏😊 Greetings from Serbia!

[@erikaprothow178]

Thank you for sharing this. How much tea do you use per gaiwan? Is the masterclass still available? I went to the link but it was void.

[@CuppaChaTEAChannel]

It depends on your tea. Basically 1/4 of the gaiwan for the tea

[@Carlitabay]

I just bought a new gaiwan but it is really big so I am still using my old chipped one that has a metal filter. Does that mean it's not really a gaiwan?

[@CuppaChaTEAChannel]

I have never heard of a gaiwan with a metal filter. Big Gaiwans are harder to handle. I would suggest buying a smaller one and enjoying multiple infusions.

[@pouyababaie1152]

Drinking inside the gaiwan sounds interesting. 😁

[@loncebailey874]

Whenever I use Gaiwan, its too hot to hold. I burn my fingers. Is it my technique? Or the quality of the Gaiwan? I purchased mine at a tea market in Guangzhou, but maybe I purchased a low quality one.

[@CuppaChaTEAChannel]

Don't fill it up so high. Keep the water level lower

[@joscelynperez3889]

I learned a lot. Thank you!

[@CuppaChaTEAChannel]

I'm so glad!

[@tobiasmuller6232]

Hi... Tobias

[@xwhisky]

Why people using lid for smelling? Instead of pot?

[@CuppaChaTEAChannel]

Hi Tomas, The aroma is capture on the inside of the lid and you can smell it safely before or after you have poured. There is too much steam from the leaves when you first pour and when there is still water in it. Cheers Tania