"Han Ye" Cold Night Calligraphy Ercai Gaiwan – 160ml Porcelain Tea Bowl

Tea, Ink & the Quiet of Winter Nights

The Han Ye Calligraphy Ercai Gaiwan bears the hand-brushed characters 寒夜 (Cold Night) — a tribute to the beloved Tang dynasty poem by Du Lei, in which a host brews tea by candlelight for a late-arriving guest. Each character is rendered in expressive freehand calligraphy, making this gaiwan a vessel for both tea and literary tradition.

Specifications

• Style: Ercai (two-piece: lid + bowl)
• Capacity: 160 ml
• Decoration: Hand-brushed Chinese calligraphy — 「寒夜」 (Cold Night)
• Material: Fine porcelain

Why You'll Love It

• Authentic hand-written calligraphy — each piece carries the energy of the brushstroke
• 160 ml capacity — generous for gongfu brewing or a contemplative solo session
• Smooth porcelain interior for pure, unaltered flavour
• A deeply literary gift — meaningful for tea lovers, calligraphy admirers, and poetry enthusiasts
• Lightweight ercai form for effortless, controlled pouring

The Poem Behind the Piece

Du Lei wrote: “On a cold night, when tea replaces wine, the bamboo stove glows red as the flame rises.” For centuries, this verse has defined the spirit of tea as a companion to solitude, scholarship, and sincere hospitality. This gaiwan carries that same warmth — a reminder that the best conversations happen over a quietly steaming cup.

Pairs beautifully with aged white tea, roasted oolong, and dark pu-erh — teas that deepen with time, just like good poetry.