Premium Yixing Duan Ni Clay Handmade Frog Gaiwan

Bring a refined sense of ceremony to your tea table with this Yixing Duan Ni Clay Handmade Frog Gaiwan. Shaped by hand from premium aged clay, it blends time-honored teaware craftsmanship with a playful sculptural accent: a frog resting on a lotus leaf at the lid, looking upward with a calm, thoughtful expression. The design feels both charming and symbolic, making each brew a little more memorable.

This gaiwan is built in the classic three-part form, with a saucer, a gently rounded bowl, and a well-matched lid that work together with balance and ease. That traditional structure has been appreciated in China since 1350, and it continues to offer an elegant way to enjoy tea with a sense of heritage and ritual. The fit is designed to feel natural in the hand, helping you pour with control while keeping the brewing process graceful.

With a diameter of 9.9 cm and a height of 8.9 cm, this piece holds 180 ml, a size that suits quiet solo sessions as well as relaxed sharing with a few guests. It is especially appealing for tea drinkers who enjoy observing the leaves open gradually and appreciating the shifting color of the liquor as it infuses.

Using it is simple and rewarding: place your tea leaves in the bowl, add boiling water until the level sits just under halfway, then pour away the first infusion to help wake the leaves and bring out their aroma. For the next steeping, refill with fresh boiling water and let it flow along the inner wall of the gaiwan so the leaves can circulate freely. This method encourages a layered, expressive cup and allows you to notice more of the tea’s fragrance, sweetness, and texture over repeated brews.

Made from Yixing Duan Ni Clay, this gaiwan offers more than function alone. The lotus leaf relief gives the surface a tactile, natural feel, while the warm brown tones create a rich visual presence on any tea tray. It is a thoughtful choice for daily use, display, or gifting to someone who appreciates traditional Chinese tea ware and distinctive handmade details.

• Material: Yixing Duan Ni Clay
• Handmade frog-and-lotus lid design
• Diameter: 9.9 cm
• Height: 8.9 cm
• Capacity: 180 ml
• Suitable for a wide range of tea styles