The Glazara Journal is where our practice lives: brewing guides for the gaiwan you just bought, the porcelain history behind the glaze in your hand, the slow craft of burning incense, and the seasonal rituals that mark the year. Everything here exists to make one ordinary fifteen minutes a day feel deliberate.
Tea engages taste and touch; incense adds scent. Discover how a single stick of incense deepens a gongfu tea session — with a simple five-step ritual, pairing suggestions for ev...
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To clean a porcelain gaiwan: rinse with warm water after each use, avoid dish soap that can mask flavor, and rub stubborn stains with baking soda. High-fired porcelain is largel...
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Discover how Glazara creates sustainable, food-safe ceramic teaware using lead-free glazes, high-temperature firing, and small-batch craftsmanship from Jingdezhen. Explore our c...
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Compare 60ml, 100ml, and 120ml gaiwans to choose the best size for gongfu tea, solo brewing, beginner practice, and shared tea sessions.
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There's a city in Jiangxi Province, China, that has been making porcelain for over a thousand years. Jingdezhen is still making it today — and the most essential techniques have...
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Professional tea tasting depends on more than the tea itself. The right teacup can reveal color, aroma, texture, and finish with greater precision.
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This spring, Glazara had the honor of participating in the inaugural Amsterdam Tea Festival. Discover our experience showcasing handcrafted porcelain teaware, connecting with te...
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Switching from a wide chawan to a narrow matcha latte cup changes everything about whisking. Less room, more splash — unless you know the technique. Here's a step-by-step guide ...
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