Some tea sets look like they were made for a particular season. This one was.
The hand-painted persimmon motif β orange fruit, green leaves, thin ink branches on a soft cream ground β is the kind of pattern that makes the most sense in autumn, but looks considered year-round. The cream matte glaze reads warm and unhurried, a surface that sits between rustic and refined without committing to either. The gaiwan lid, bowl, and saucer carry the pattern consistently; the cup echoes it in the same palette and brushwork style.
How it brews. The 170ml gaiwan is the right size for one focused session or two people sharing a lighter pour. Lift the lid, add leaves and hot water, steep, then tilt and pour through the gap between lid and rim directly into the 100ml cup. No additional filter, no separate teapot β the gaiwan is the brewing vessel and the serving piece at the same time. The bamboo tray visible in the product shots provides a stable, drip-friendly surface for the session.
Two carry options. β Option 1: Cotton drawstring bag with persimmon print β the bag matches the set, which makes the whole thing feel like a single object rather than a ceramic set stuffed into a pouch. β Option 3: Hard PV zip case in black β more protective for travel, more neutral for gifting contexts where the bag color might not be right.
Both options include the 170ml gaiwan and 100ml cup.
For a solo desk session, a slow weekend morning, autumn gifting, or anyone who wants a travel set that looks like it belongs somewhere rather than just packs small.
Hand-painted motifs vary naturally across pieces. Minor glaze tone variation is normal.
