Why do Chinese tea cups have no handles?

Chinese tea culture has a long and storied history, with many traditions and customs that have been passed down throu...

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What are small Chinese tea cups called?

Small Chinese tea cups are typically referred to as "Cha Bei" or "tea cups". These delicate and often intricately des...

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Why do Chinese tea cups not have handles?

In order to gather the aroma of tea, Chinese tea people often use small teapots and tea cups to make tea. And with a ...

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Why do Chinese tea cups have lids?

Having a lid on your tea cup helps to prevent tea leaves from getting into your mouth. The Chinese use the lid to pad...

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What are Chinese tea cups called?

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

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Why are Chinese tea cups so small?

Short steeps ensure the tea is still hot when poured, while small volumes allow the tea to cool quickly for drinking....

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