Tea Habitat Wash Bowl

A tea wash bowl, or cha bei, is used during Gongfu tea service to collect rinse water from warming your teaware and to discard spent tea leaves. It keeps your tea tray or table tidy by providing a dedicated vessel for liquids and solids you don't intend to drink.

Yes, the celadon glaze is food-safe and designed for use with tea service. It is durable, non-porous, and easy to clean after each session.

This bowl has a capacity of 37.19 ounces, which is quite generous. It is large enough to handle multiple steeps without needing to be emptied frequently during a tea session.

Yes, the bowl features a flat, stable base designed to sit securely on most surfaces. Its 7-inch diameter provides a wide footprint, ensuring it won't easily tip over while you are discarding water.

While celadon is a ceramic material that can hold some heat, this bowl is primarily designed to hold waste water, which is typically discarded quickly. It is not intended to keep tea warm for drinking, so heat retention is not a primary factor for this specific piece.