This Kind of Blue
This Kind of Blue
Subtle drips of cobalt emerge from a field of soft white glaze, like hints of blue sky breaking through clouds. This expressive tea bowl pays homage to the changing seasons in color and contrast, reminiscent of spring’s tenacious arrival after the grey days of winter.
Each of Liao Guo Hua’s pieces are exceptionally tactile, inviting the hand to settle naturally into the strokes and curves of the form. By no means quotidian, these are nonetheless pots for routine, daily use. We find ourselves reaching for the artist's work, again and again, imbuing a sense of grace and beauty into our daily tea drinking experience.
About Tea Bowls
In Taiwan, tea bowls are often used to drink loose leaf tea. It's quite simple and works wonders on most of our teas.
Simply warm a tea bowl, add tea leaves, and add water. We suggest using 1 to 2 grams less tea than our normal recommended dosage, and filling the bowl 2/3 of the way to the top. Adding a slow steady stream of the water over the leaves also helps the leaves settle to the bottom. Steep until leaves have just opened. Sip, and add more water if necessary.
Drinking tea from a bowl is both casual and elegant. We find it a very personal and comforting experience.
Usage and care: Hand-wash only, with mild detergent if necessary.
Packaging Guide
Our teas come in your choice of resealable pouches or white kraft gift canisters—both are fully recyclable! Depending on the size of the tea leaves, our canisters can accommodate anywhere from 30g – 240g of loose tea. Plus, they make great gifts. |
Size chart
Size guide
More familiar with our old quantities? Here’s the conversion:
Metric quantities | Ounce equivalent | Servings |
30 grams (new size!) | 1.05 oz. | 5-8 |
60 grams | 2.10 oz. | 10-15 |
120 grams | 4.20 oz. | 20-30 |
240 grams | 8.46 oz. | 40-60 |