Blue Blossom Glazed Porcelain Gaiwan and Tea Cup Set with Strainer
This elegant blue porcelain tea set features a matching gaiwan, tea cups, and strainer on a stand, all finished in a vivid kiln-formed glaze with naturally developed blossom-like patterning. The overall look is bright, clean, and refined, while the variegated surface gives each piece a sense of depth and individuality.
The glaze is one of the most distinctive aspects of this set. During firing and cooling, the blue glaze develops its own mottled “blossom” or speckled pattern naturally in the kiln. Rather than being painted onto the surface, these lighter clustered markings emerge through glaze chemistry and firing conditions, creating an organic effect with movement, texture, and variation. Each piece is therefore unique, with its own subtle distribution of tone, spotting, and pattern.
The gaiwan has a balanced, comfortable shape that is easy to handle, with a smooth flaring rim and fitted lid for controlled pouring. The matching cups are generously rounded and pleasant in the hand, while the strainer and stand add both utility and visual harmony to the set. Altogether, it is a practical and attractive setup for daily gongfu brewing.
The cool blue glaze contrasts beautifully with golden tea liquor, making this set especially rewarding to use with black tea, oolong, sheng pu-erh, white tea, or any tea where you want both visual clarity and a lively presentation. Whether used as a coordinated personal set or shared with guests, it offers a polished and cohesive brewing experience.
Because the glaze effects are kiln-created, each set will vary slightly from the photos. These natural variations are part of the charm of this style and should be appreciated as evidence of the firing process rather than flaws.
About the glaze
The rich blue finish is created through a high-fired glaze process in which color variation and blossom-like markings develop naturally in the kiln. Heat, cooling, and glaze interaction combine to produce the soft speckled clusters visible across the surface. This gives the set an almost celestial quality, with no two pieces exactly alike.
Gaiwan Volume (to the brim with the lid off) is 200ml (+/- 10ml)
Cup Volume (to the brim) is 60ml (+/- 5ml)
You may also purchase components of this set separately. Check the "Quantity" drop-down selection to choose.
