This is a hybrid type of teaware that has gained popular demand for its function and versatility. As a teapot, the wide-mouth top allows for full viewing and smelling of the brewed leaves in the pot, as well as being easily filled with hot water from the kettle. As a pitcher, simply put the lid aside and use it as a fairness cup. (180ml)
Perhaps the most special aspects of this overall design are the woven handles and the formed spout. These are what distinctly set it apart from the traditional gaiwan. Gaiwans are tricky to use because the pot is often too hot to pick up without scalding your fingertips. This, along with the fact that they have no spout, so you need to tip the lid to pour - making it rather unwieldy and potentially dangerous if not adept at the skill of using one. The spout and handles on this pot resolve both of these issues.
This hybrid-style teapot is a perfect example of where tradition meets innovation to provide us with the ideal brewing experience.
