A '''gaiwan''' is a Chinese lidded bowl used for the infusion of tea leaves and the consumption of [[tea]]. It consists of a bowl, a lid, and a saucer. It is also known as ''cha zhong''.
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'''Gaiwan''' (盖碗) is a Chinese [[tea]] cup with lid which is used for making tea. Because of its functionality, elegant simplicity and ease of handling, the Gaiwan is a universal tool in the preparation of tea.
==History==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://teamania.ch/Accessoirs/Gaiwan-Blue-Landscape::97.html?language=en Gaiwan with blue landscape]
* [http://teamania.ch/Accessoirs/Gaiwan-Blue-Landscape::97.html?language=en Gaiwan with blue landscape]
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* [http://www.wikihow.com/Brew-Gaiwan-Tea How to Brew Gaiwan Tea from Wikihow]