I bought a gaiwan last weekend. I started drinking tea this past year and found that I don't drink nearly as much soda as I used to. I also hate restaurant tea, especially the bag-in-box stuff. Gaiwan is used to brew larger, loose leaf tea. It also makes smoother, better tasting tea. First time I used it I burned my fingers, but I am getting the hang of it. It does make much better tea. The purple pot is a regular infuser. I thought it looked cool and didn't expect much from it, but it does a good job brewing also. I need to post my collection later.