4oz Hand Painted Blue and White Chinese Gaiwan Traditional Ceramic Teacup with Lid

Discover Traditional Chinese Tea Making With This Hand-Painted Gaiwan

A beloved staple of Chinese tea culture for centuries, the gaiwan (literally “lidded bowl”) is the perfect tool for brewing any type of tea, bringing out the full aroma, flavor, and color of your favorite leaves. This compact 4oz hand-painted ceramic gaiwan blends timeless traditional Chinese art with practical daily use, ideal for solo tea sessions or small sharing.

Why Choose This Handcrafted Gaiwan?

• Authentic Ceramic Craftsmanship: Crafted from high-fired porcelain with a smooth glossy glaze, this gaiwan is non-porous, easy to clean, and won’t absorb tea flavors, so every steep tastes pure and fresh. Ceramic holds heat evenly to help your tea steep at the ideal temperature.
• Classic Blue and White Chinese Art: Inspired by traditional Chinese blue and white porcelain (qinghua ci), this gaiwan features delicate hand-painted patterns on a clean white porcelain base. A refined gold-trimmed bowl rim and contrasting black lid knob add subtle elegance to every tea session.
• Perfect Compact Size: Measuring 3.6″ diameter x 3.3″ tall (9.1 x 8.4cm) with a 4oz (120ml) capacity, this size is perfectly suited for 1-2 people. The compact shape is comfortable to hold, making it easy to control steep time and pour smoothly, even for beginners.
• Two Unique Traditional Designs: Choose from two distinct hand-painted styles: Style A features elegant peony flowers and winding scroll motifs, a symbol of prosperity and beauty in Chinese culture. Style B showcases soft layered petal and cloud-inspired patterns, with flowing lines that reflect classic Chinese aesthetic harmony.

How To Use Your Gaiwan

Using a gaiwan is simple and intuitive: add your loose leaf tea to the bowl, pour hot water over the leaves, place the lid on top to steep. Use the lid to hold back leaves as you pour tea into small serving cups, or drink directly from the gaiwan for a more traditional experience. The gap between the lid and bowl lets you easily control how strong your tea becomes, making it simple to adjust to your taste.

Ideal For Every Occasion

This hand-painted gaiwan fits perfectly into any setting: use it for daily personal tea drinking at home or the office, as a centerpiece for your traditional tea ceremony, or as a thoughtful gift for tea lovers and fans of Chinese culture. Each hand-painted piece is one-of-a-kind, adding a unique artistic touch to your tea collection.

Specifications

• Material: High-fired glazed porcelain ceramic
• Capacity: 4oz (120ml)
• Dimensions: 3.6″ diameter x 3.3″ height (9.1 x 8.4cm)
• Included: Bowl + Lid (traditional gaiwan tray sold separately)