A gong dao bei, also called a fairness pitcher or fair cup, receives brewed tea before you divide it among drinking cups. Aurioo offers three standalone Jizhou Kiln forms for that job: Wide Amber Mottled, Tall Amber Mottled and Round Amber Splash. Compare their width, height and listed volume beside the teaware you already use.
Collect the infusion before you serve
Tea can continue to change in strength while you pour from the brewing vessel. Filling each drinking cup directly in turn gives the first and last cups different portions of that pour. A fairness pitcher collects those portions together, so you can serve from a common batch.
Hello Tea Cup's fairness pitcher guide explains this reason for decanting before serving. Aurioo's own instructions for these three fair cups follow the same sequence: pour brewed tea from a pot or gaiwan into the fair cup, then use it to even out the strength before serving guests.
The open top also lets you see the amount remaining while you serve. Brew the leaves in your pot or gaiwan; the pitcher gives the finished infusion a separate place to wait while you fill the cups.
Compare the three Aurioo forms
All three listings specify black pottery with plant ash glaze, handmade and kiln-fired. Each has an open body and a pouring lip. Compare their body proportions and listed volumes alongside the amber patterns in the photographs.
| Aurioo fair cup | Listed diameter | Listed height | Listed capacity | Form to compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wide Amber Mottled | 10 cm | 6.5 cm | 350 ml | Broad, low body |
| Tall Amber Mottled | 7 cm | 8 cm | 330 ml | Narrower, taller body |
| Round Amber Splash | 7 cm | 7 cm | 300 ml | Rounded body |
The Wide has the largest listed capacity, although it is the lowest of the three. The Tall stands 1.5 cm higher than the Wide and has a listed capacity 20 ml smaller. Check the volume separately from the name or silhouette when deciding between them.
Treat these figures as product specifications. Leave room below the rim when receiving tea rather than using the stated capacity as a fill target. The listings also allow for small handmade differences in glaze, pattern placement and size.
Choose a shape for the space beside your brewer
Start with the place where you will set the pitcher down. The Wide's 10 cm listed diameter makes its broad form the first thing to account for. Its low profile may suit the arrangement you prefer beside small drinking cups. Check that you still have room to bring the brewing vessel over it and move your hand away comfortably.
Compare the Tall if you prefer a more upright shape. Its listed diameter is 7 cm, the same as the Round's, but it stands 1 cm higher. The Round has a fuller curved body and the smallest listed volume in this group.
Allow extra clearance around the pouring lip. A catalog diameter is not a measured end-to-end span including that lip, so avoid planning a tight storage gap from the number alone. The photographs help you compare contours; the dimensions give you a starting point for space.
Before using any unfamiliar pitcher with hot tea, practise lifting, pouring and setting it down with cool water. Find a grip you can keep throughout the movement. A photograph of a gloved hand shows the form and scale, rather than demonstrating a hot-tea grip.
Decant, serve and put it away
Set the clean pitcher on a stable, heat-resistant surface within easy reach of the brewer and cups. When the infusion is ready, pour the brewed tea into it, checking the actual level as you go. Set the brewing vessel down, then share the tea from the pitcher in small pours.
For the wider setup and brewing steps, see Aurioo's first gaiwan session guide. If you are choosing several components at once, the Chinese tea set guide explains their roles.
After the session, follow the care instruction shared by these three listings: rinse gently after use and dry before storing.
Frequently asked questions
Is a gong dao bei the same as a teapot?
They have different roles. Brew the leaves in your teapot or gaiwan, then transfer the infusion to the gong dao bei for serving. These three Aurioo fair cups are open receiving vessels with pouring lips.
Which of these fair pitchers has the largest listed capacity?
The Wide Amber Mottled is listed at 350 ml. The Tall Amber Mottled is 330 ml and the Round Amber Splash is 300 ml. Choose a comfortable working fill below the rim.
What is included with one fair cup?
The listed included piece is one fair cup. Each product offers One and Value pack(2) quantity options. A lid, strainer and drinking cups are not part of the stated included-pieces list.