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Gong Dao Bei
Metal Glaze
Jingdezhen
SKU
6018
Combining the ancient charm of copper and the resilience of iron, this Gong Dao Bei "fairness pitcher" from our Metal Glaze collection helps to evenly distribute tea among guests – essential when brewing Gongfu. Handcrafted in Jingdezhen: the porcelain capital of China, a gradual firing process results in the unique and rustic metallic stripe finish that is smooth to the touch.
| Product | Gong Dao Bei pitcher |
|---|---|
| Origin | Jingdezhen, Jiangxi, China |
| Dimensions | H6 x W8 x L10.7 cm |
| Volume | 140ml |
| Weight | 114g |
| Material | Porcelain |
| Finish | Iron and copper glaze |
| Firing temperature | 720°C |
Each item is handmade and unique, therefore colour, weight and dimensions may vary slightly
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Jingdezhen
The birthplace of porcelain, Jingdezhen has been producing the finest Chinese ceramics for over a thousand years and was home to some of China’s most important imperial kilns. Surrounded by breathtaking nature in the northeastern corner of Jiangxi province, the remoteness of the small city has helped preserve age-old traditions that are still in practice to this day. When Europeans first encountered Chinese porcelain back in the 14th century, they concluded that this ethereal yet solid “white gold” could only have been made by magic. The secret? Kaolin: the soft white clay essential to manufacturing porcelain, named after the Gaoling mountain in Jingdezhen where this resource was available in abundance.
Gong Dao Bei 公道杯
Written in Chinese as “fairness cup” the Gong Dao Bei or Cha Hai (茶海 “sea of tea”) is a glass or ceramic carafe that is used to evenly distribute tea of equal intensity among all guests. This ensures everyone enjoys the same brew: an essential feature of the skilled and disciplined Gongfu tea ceremony. Decanting freshly brewed tea from a teapot or Gaiwan into this secondary vessel halts the steeping process to ensure a uniform brew besides preventing the leaves from over-steeping. Furthermore they can also be used to cool the water before steeping, much like the Japanese Yuzamashi.
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