A gaiwan is a simple lidded cup that allows ample room for tea leaves to expand as they steep, releasing their full potential of both flavor and fragrance; the flared rim and raised lid detail stay cool, so that hot brewed tea can be comfortably decanted, with the lid slightly opened to hold back the leaves. Use it with your favorite teacup or mug, or experiment with gongfu cha style preparation to share the experience with friends.

This medium-sized ceramic version boasts stylized lotus flowers—a powerful spiritual and historic symbol in Buddhism and Hinduism—balanced by a geometric blue and white design and additional detail inside the cup. Excellent for smaller hands, it is both solid and elegant, and well suited to brewing any type of tea.

Measures 2.25" H, 3.5" W