A gaiwan (/ˈɡaɪwɒn/) or zhong is a Chinese lidded bowl without handle used for the infusion of tea leaves and the consumption of tea. It was invented during the Ming dynasty. It consists of a bowl, a lid, and a saucer. Gaiwan are made up of three parts: a saucer, a bowl, and a lid. They can be made from a variety of materials, including porcelain and glass.Gaiwan made from Yixing clay or jade are particularly prized by collectors of tea paraphernalia. They are typically small, with a volume of around 100-150 ml.
L**Z
A mediocre gaiwan
The gaiwan is ok. The porcelain is thinner than it needs to be, so it conducts too much heat to the hand, and is easily damaged. Porcelain is a mediocre material to make tea in. It’s only advantage is that you can do foolish things like steeping herbal infusions or green in it without affecting the taste of other teas. But why would you make green tea or herbal tea in a gaiwan? Purple and red clay gaiwans are easily available for making oolongs, pu’er, lapsang suchong, and other fine teas. They are usually thicker walled and easier to handle. They also soften water. This thing is ok, it looks good. but one can do much better.
E**A
Beautiful, well made and perfect
It's a beautiful gaiwan with a nice glaze, and easy to use for one person's worth of tea.
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