A cup and saucer are a pair of tabletop items used for serving beverages like tea and coffee. The cup is a small container with a handle used for holding the beverage, while the saucer is a shallow dish that the cup sits on. The saucer serves as a coaster, catching any spills or drips from the cup. A tea cup and saucer or a coffee cup and saucer set is a matching pair of cups and saucers, while a teacup set usually includes additional pieces such as a teapot, creamer, and sugar bowl.