What is a Gaiwan Tea Cup?
A gaiwan (literally ‘lidded bowl’) is a classic 3-piece Chinese tea brewing vessel consisting of a bowl, lid, and saucer. Used for over 1,000 years in Chinese tea culture, this design allows full control over steeping time, brings out the best flavor of any loose leaf tea, and lets you watch the leaves unfurl as they brew.
Our Unique Frosted Glass Gaiwan Tea Cup
This modern take on the traditional gaiwan blends classic functionality with contemporary soft pink styling, perfect for tea lovers who want a beautiful, practical addition to their tea collection. The frosted glass finish adds subtle texture, improves grip, and elevates any tea table setup while keeping the transparency needed to monitor your brew.
Key Features of This Gaiwan Tea Cup
- Premium High Borosilicate Glass: Made with food-safe, lead-free high-grade glass that withstands extreme temperature changes without cracking, perfect for boiling water steeping.
- Floral-Inspired Design: Flower-shaped lid knob for easy handling, and petal-edged saucer that protects your table from heat and complements the soft pink aesthetic.
- Perfect 150ml (5oz) Capacity: Ideal for 1-2 people to enjoy, this size prevents tea from cooling too quickly while offering enough steeped tea for a satisfying session.
- Easy Care & Safe: Safe for use in the microwave, oven, and dishwasher for convenient everyday use.
Ideal Use Cases & Gifting
This glass gaiwan works beautifully for all types of loose leaf tea, including green tea, oolong, black tea, and white tea. It fits perfectly into any setting:
- Everyday solo tea time at home
- Small tea gatherings with friends
- 茶艺 (Chinese tea art) demonstrations and classes
- Styling modern or traditional tea tables
It’s also a thoughtful, unique gift for tea lovers, housewarmings, birthdays, or holidays for anyone who appreciates thoughtful design and Chinese tea culture.
Specifications
- Material: Lead-free high borosilicate frosted glass
- Capacity: 150ml (5 fluid ounces)
- Dimensions: 8.5cm (3.3 inches) height x 12cm (4.7 inches) total width
- Set includes: 1 complete 3-piece glass gaiwan (lid, bowl, saucer)
Notes
- Minor color variations may occur due to screen and lighting differences
- 1-2cm (0.4-0.8 inch) measurement deviation is possible due to manual crafting
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