Well, they are ceramic and they break easily if they fall.
They are made to hold with one hand and sometimes they are slippery. When brewing with boiling water (>90 Celsius) they get really hot and are difficult to hold. However, Gongfu brewing with a Gaiwan is my preferred method of tea brewing and I will order a couple of Gaiwans more.
Regarding Russia, I really love this country. The people, the culture, the cities and even the weather. Here in Athens, 14th May today and the temperature is 32 Celsius. I am afraid this summer we will see often temperatures over 40 degrees :cry: I hope to survive :ziplip: