Fair Cup/Gong Dao Bei | Silver-Gilded Wabi-Sabi Vintage
$49.00
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Fair Cup/Gong Dao Bei | Silver-Gilded Wabi-Sabi Vintage
$49.00
How to use the Fair Pitcher (Gong Dao Bei)
- Pour the brewed tea from the teapot into the fair pitcher.
- This helps to even out the tea concentration for all guests.
- It also separates tea leaves and cools the tea slightly.
- Then pour the tea from the fair pitcher into each tasting cup.
- Ensures everyone enjoys the same flavor and strength.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Fair Cup / Gong Dao Bei |
| Design Style | Vintage Wabi-Sabi, Distressed Finish |
| Material | High-Quality Porcelain with Gilded/Silver Inlay |
| Glaze | Smooth Matte Finish, Easy to Clean |
| Capacity | [170ml] |
| Ideal Use | Home Tea Ceremony, Office Relaxation, Gifting |
What is a Gong Dao Bei — the vessel that makes tea fair?
The Gong Dao Bei (公道杯), known in English as the Fair Pitcher
or Tea Pitcher, is one of the most quietly important pieces in
the Chinese tea ceremony. After brewing in the Gaiwan, the tea
is poured into the Gong Dao Bei to stop the steeping and
equalize the strength before serving. Every guest receives the
same cup — same flavor, same temperature, same care. In Chinese,
Gong Dao (公道) means fairness and justice. This small vessel
carries a generous philosophy.
If you already own a Gaiwan, a Gong Dao Bei is the natural next
step — and the piece that transforms a solo ritual into something
you can share.