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Gaiwan - Chinese Tea Cup

Porcelain Gaiwan - Birds and Kanji
Porcelain Gaiwan - Birds and Kanji
Item# MZ-POR104E
$6.00

Product Description

First created during the Ming dynasty, the Gaiwan is the traditional tea-making vessel of the Chinese. These lidded tea cups boast a traditionally larger size, designed to aid in the tea brewing. The Gaiwan is considered by many tea connoisseurs to be the best method of brewing delicate green or white teas, but they are also perfect for brewing black and herbal teas.

This Gaiwan features a beautiful painting of birds and Kanji. Traditionally, a Gaiwan consists of a cup, lid, and saucer.

This Gaiwan includes a cup and lid. Not recommended for use in the microwave or dishwasher.

Dimensions: 3" D x 4 ½" H.


First created during the Ming dynasty, the Gaiwan is the traditional tea-making vessel of the Chinese. These lidded tea cups boast a traditionally larger size, designed to aid in the tea brewing. The Gaiwan is considered by many tea connoisseurs to be the best method of brewing delicate green or white teas, but they are also perfect for brewing black and herbal teas. This Gaiwan features a beautiful painting of birds and Kanji. Traditionally, a Gaiwan consists of a cup, lid, and saucer. This Gaiwan includes a cup and lid. Not recommended for use in the microwave or dishwasher.