Caring for crackle glaze teaware

ive cleaned my gaiwan with soap once or twice. it didnt seem to mess anything up

I collect antique flow blue ware, much of which has crazing. Avoid using any bleach on your tea ware but then you probably would not anyway. Mild detergent and a non-abrasive cleaning pad or sponge will serve you in good stead. If you have a stubborn stain or spot, water and baking soda or toothpaste are abrasive enough to eradicate it.

If you clean it out right after use you should be able to clean with hot water. Some glazes can accept soap. Some are only partial glazes and are best without soap.

Just rinse it with water and wipe with a clean towel.

i use baking soda sometimes because im clean freak. but i see some ppl never clean theirs and its fine too. rinse with hot water is enough. i try not to use soap. i put it on dish towel to dry

Your best bet is to not put anything on them you wouldn’t mind drinking later. And not to use these with sugar or milk or for cold brewing…not that you would be doing this with your gaiwan anyway.

very beautiful