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Cha Hai ~ Dimples

Cha Hai ~ Dimples

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Cha Hai ~ Dimples
Heat resistant glass pitcher
Approximate measurements: 8cm H x 10cm ø 250ml 

This classic style of Cha Hai is so approachable, the low, wide form is extremely functional and the dimpled glass creates a beautiful shine capturing the light to great effect.

The glass style of Cha Hai is an essential vessel to elevate and enhance your tea appreciation.

“The art of glass in modern times. 

The radiant light guides the direction of your soul. The fusion of tea and utensils is like everything in the world. A cup of tea, a soul penetrating the utensil. The language of the objects is silently conveyed, the tea is ripe, fragrant and warm, as clear as ever!

This vessel is of Japanese design, combining the traditional glass making process of Kyoto with the surface treatment process to make the vessel sparkle and shine in the sun, just like the sparkling water surface, which is very moving. The transparent appearance seems as vast as the world, and the marks left by the hammering on the vessel wall are like all things in the world.”
~ Translated from the original Mandarin description from the makers.

The Cha Hai translates as Tea Sea, ‘the sea of tea’ first introduced in the Ming Dynasty as a very simple functional ware with a purpose to control the strength of the infusions, ensuring a consistent taste across multiple servings. Over time this vessel has evolved by design and refinement into an artistic form of its own. 
The Cha Hai is an integral part of Gong fu Tea Ceremony serving to not only balance the strength of the tea but control temperature, enhance and allow the aromas of the tea to fully develop and be appreciated, to experience the rich visual qualities of the tea soup and help in the social feeling of togetherness when serving to multiple guests.

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