Chahai Tea Pitcher "Ancient Times", Ceramic, 170 ml

The "Ancient Times" chahai belongs in every tea lover's set. It is made of ceramic and holds 170 ml — everything needed to keep the flavour intact.

Specifications

• Material: ceramic
• Volume: 170 ml
• Ribbed walls give a firm grip and stop the pitcher slipping in the hand

What a chahai is for

The chahai exists so that every guest receives the same amount of tea, whatever their cup is made of — glass, porcelain or clay.

History

The chahai's history is bound up with Chinese tea culture. So that no one is slighted at a tea ceremony, a way was needed for every guest to get an identical portion, and the chahai became the answer. Hospitality matters greatly in Chinese culture, and offering tea to guests is a custom in itself: the guest accepts the tea and takes at least one sip as a sign of gratitude.