Gaiwan

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/gaiwan

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Who invented Gaiwan?Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
2. What is the key principle?Controlled infusion and consumption of loose-leaf tea through a lidded bowl
3. What is the components?Bowl, lid, and saucer, typically made of ceramic or porcelain
4. Why does a Gaiwan not have a handle?The lack of a handle makes you hold it carefully, which helps you feel the tea and stay mindful while it steeps.
5. How do you brew tea with a Gaiwan?Put tea leaves in the bowl, pour hot water, cover with the lid, then tilt the lid to pour the tea into the saucer while the leaves stay inside.

Tripartite Structure: Composed of three distinct parts: the bowl, the lid, and the saucer.
Multiple Infusions: The process of steeping the same tea leaves multiple times to extract different flavor profiles.