Zisha Gaiwan Teacup — 130ml Kung Fu Tea Bowl (Red Clay)

Customer reviews

1. T TN Pole 5/5

   What you see is what you get

   A simple, elegant covered cup with saucer. Straightforward and functional.

2. T Thomas Wade 5/5

   Designed for single-cup brewing

   I really like this gaiwan. After my old one broke I picked this up and appreciate its human-sized design. Be warned the practical fill is smaller than advertised — closer to ~90 ml usable rather than the claimed 120 ml. The rough exterior gives better grip than smooth-glazed models. The interior base is fully rounded, which is much easier to clean and brew with. The body, lid and saucer feel thicker and more robust than cheaper alternatives, so it handles daily use better.

3. M MARINA LEONTYEVA 5/5

   Good value and well packaged

   Well made and carefully wrapped; arrived quickly. The gaiwan has a pleasant hand-feel and matched the product description. Happy with this purchase.

4. J Joshua 5/5

   A surprisingly durable replacement

   I bought this after breaking my old gaiwan and found it robust. The walls are thick enough to lessen the burn risk when used properly, and it survived an accidental drop. The red clay finish looks great, holds heat well, and feels well crafted in hand.

5. A agnes 5/5

   Lovely craftsmanship, handle with care

   Attractive design and a comfortable size. Quality feels good, though the piece is delicate and benefits from gentle handling.

6. U Uppedogue Wattes 5/5

   Excellent for pu-erh and roasted oolongs

   Doesn’t overheat, is easy to grip and clean, and provides a satisfying single-serve yield for dense teas. Works equally for formal gongfu brewing or sipping directly and replenishing. Mine had one tiny flaw in the porcelain lining but it didn’t affect performance.

7. A Amanda Crittenden 3/5

   Cute starter gaiwan — actually about 70 ml

   This is an adorable beginner gaiwan but it only comfortably holds about 70 ml, far less than the 130 ml listed. It’s light in hand and the unglazed feel can sound scratchy to some users. You might be able to squeeze closer to 100 ml by filling to the rim, but if you want larger infusions look elsewhere. It’s perfect as an inexpensive first gaiwan.

8. M Micah Cowan 4/5

   Nice daily-use cup — dark brown, not true black

   Replaced my chipped lid with this and it suits daily single-person brewing very well. The finish inside and out feels pleasant for the price. Note: the ‘black’ variant leans dark brown rather than jet black, which didn’t bother me. It doesn’t feel hotter than other gaiwans I’ve used; I typically brew one 50 ml infusion at a time. I do wish the saucer matched the cup color exactly.

9. J Jen 5/5

   Perfect single-person Gong Fu size

   Well balanced and simply elegant. Sized just right for one-person gongfu sessions.

10. R Richard 5/5

    Authentic clay, good small teacup

    Seller handled a shipping breakage quickly and sent a replacement with better packing. The cup is small — a common size in China — and made from Yixing clay that develops seasoning over time. The slightly rough exterior is by design for seasoning specific teas; many owners dedicate one clay vessel to a single tea category to enhance flavor over repeated use.

11. D D. Kuony 5/5

    My go-to for measured brews

    I’ve enjoyed this gaiwan from the first cup. Although specs list a larger capacity, it pours smaller single-batch infusions which works fine for me. The white interior helps judge steeping strength, and the matte exterior improves control. Its slightly taller shape keeps rolling oolong leaves centered during brewing, and the lid fits so well that a strainer is often unnecessary.

12. T TX1137 5/5

    Great choice for a solo session

    A compact gaiwan that fits my medium hand perfectly. The terra-cotta texture prevents slipping and the lid sits snugly. If you think in cups, it’s roughly a single standard cup by volume. Construction feels solid and I haven’t had any issues — a reliable pick for personal brewing.