The tea waste bowl (chaxi) has a broad, open basin and thick rounded walls, giving it ample room to receive rinsing water and discarded leaves. Its low profile keeps it stable on the table while the textured exterior adds a tactile focal point.
This vessel belongs to the gongfu tea tradition, where a tea waste bowl is placed beside the brewing vessel to collect the first rinse, excess tea, and spent leaves. Its practical form keeps the tea table orderly without interrupting the flow of service.
Made in China from wood-fired ceramic, it displays a warm earthen interior beneath a dramatic crackle surface, with ash and flame marks across the exterior. Empty it after use and rinse away leaves before drying.
