Unique Piece Wood-Fired Soda Kiln Horseshoe Gaiwan 100ml

Product Specifications

Capacity: 100ml

Diameter: 7.1cm

Height: 6.8cm

Material: Medium-white clay ＆ Soda glaze

Food Safe: Yes

Packaging: Premium gift box

A One-of-a-Kind Soda-Fired Masterpiece – The Gold Standard Volume for Wuyi Yancha.

Handcrafted on the wheel and transformed by raw flame and volatilized soda ash, this 100ml Wood-Fired Soda Kiln Gaiwan (Ma Ti Gaiwan) is a singular, unrepeatable work of tea art. Shaped in the iconic Song-Dynasty-inspired horseshoe profile, its compact 100ml capacity is specifically favored by Gongfu tea connoisseurs for steeping Wuyi Yancha (Rock Oolong Tea), Dancong, and aged Pu'er.

Optimized 100ml Volume for Yancha: Compact capacity prevents over-extraction, allows quick water discharge, and preserves the rich mineral Yan Yun (rock rhyme) and intense roasted aroma of Wuyi Oolongs across multiple infusions.

1-of-1 Natural Soda & Flame Alchemy: During the multi-day high-temperature wood firing, vaporized soda ash reacts organically with the silica glaze, creating a soft celadon green base melted seamlessly into romantic copper-red blushes (Yao Bian) and frosted sesame speckles.

Classical Ergonomic Horseshoe Profile (Ma Ti): The tall, narrow bottom concentrates steam to trap subtle floral and mineral aromas, while the dramatically wide-flared lip prevents heat transfer, ensuring a cool, comfortable grip during high-temperature boiling steeps.

Living Ice-Crackle Texture (Binglie): The glaze reveals a mesmerizing network of translucent micro-fissures. As you steep dark Oolongs and Rock Teas daily, the tea tannins gently highlight these hairline veins, cultivating an antique, lustrous patina over time (Tea Seasoning / Yang Hu).

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why is a small 100ml Gaiwan recommended for steeping Wuyi Yancha (Rock Tea)?

A: Wuyi Yancha requires boiling water and quick, precise pours to extract its complex mineral flavors (Yan Yun) without introducing bitter tannins. A compact 100ml Gaiwan allows for a higher leaf-to-water ratio, rapid heat retention, and swift pouring, making it the ideal size for tasting fine Rock Oolongs and Dancong teas.

Q: What is a Horseshoe Gaiwan (Ma Ti Gaiwan) and what are its benefits?

A: A Horseshoe Gaiwan features a wide, flared upper lip, deep vessel body, and elevated foot ring resembling an inverted horse hoof. This classical geometry provides two key advantages: the flared rim stays cool to the touch during boiling water steeps, and the narrow lower body concentrates steam and aroma inside the vessel.

Q: What makes wood-fired soda glaze teaware unique?

A: Soda firing involves introducing active soda ash into a wood kiln at peak temperatures. The vaporized sodium bonds with the clay and glaze, creating natural color transitions (such as green-to-copper-red blushes), unique orange-peel tactile textures, and individual flame marks that can never be duplicated.