This beautiful little set immediately attracts attention with its pleasant lines and intricate details that are perfectly executed with great precision. Like all the new style gaiwans offered today, we think it truly combines the best attributes of a traditional gaiwan with those of a conventional teapot without many of their drawbacks. This is particularly true for this compact set as it takes up very little space on your tea making surface and can easily be packed as a practical gongfu set for out-of-home sessions. The taller profile is also very appealing for rolled tea styles that abound in Taiwan. Pouring is a breeze through the generous 8-hole configuration of the beak-style spout. A small air vent hole set on the side of the lid knob helps in the process. Holding the vessel feels natural and secure. The side finger rests are very comfortable with enough distance from the vessel to not burn the fingers. Their styling resembles bunched rice stalks like they were commonly seen in traditional rice paddies before mechanisation. The right side rest is also a bit bigger to comfortably position the index and middle finger while the left side rest is meant to be used by the thumb – when right-handed users are concerned. You can pair this set with red clay cups to complete the set. Nothing can go wrong when you covet a well designed, functional and beautiful object. Handcrafted in Taiwan.