Gaiwan

Alternative Chinese nameTraditional Chinese蓋杯Simplified Chinese盖杯Literal meaninglidded cupSecond alternative Chinese nameChinese焗盅Literal meaninghot-steeping vessel

A gaiwan (simplified Chinese: 盖碗; traditional Chinese: 蓋碗; ) or zhong (盅) is a Chinese lidded bowl without a 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.