Yunomi – traditional Japanese teacup suited to the style of Senchado, is a cup that's been part of everyday tea drinking in Japan for generations.
This Sendan Tokusa Yunomi is a sturdy, well-balanced porcelain teacup with a clean, rhythmic pattern that wraps around the cup's inside and outside. The design combines two traditional Japanese motifs: Sendan (千段) – the concentric horizontal lines, and Tokusa (十草) – vertical stripes. When layered together, they create a tight, almost textile-like grid of indigo blue on white porcelain.
The cup holds 135ml, a good size for tea that you prefer to enjoy in smaller sips without refilling the cup too often. The shape is classic yunomi — upright, with a slight outward flare at the rim. The porcelain has a smooth, solid feel in the hand. It's not particularly thin or delicate, but comfortably weighted for everyday use.
The fine blue lines have a pleasant irregularity that gives the surface a feel of movement. Up close, the lines shift in density, catching light slightly differently depending on the angle. When the cup is filled, the grid on the inside draws your eye toward the center and subtly frames the color of the tea.
You'll find the Showa Japan kiln stamp at the bottom, a nod to the studio's history of making reliable, well-crafted teaware. This isn't a showpiece or a collector's item — it's the kind of cup that's easy to bring into regular use. Well-made, balanced, and quietly patterned, it's a solid choice for anyone who likes their teaware to be both practical and thoughtfully designed.
Volume: 135 ml
Dimensions: H 3.5 x W 2.3 in / 8.9 x 6cm
NOTE: Avoid using detergents when cleaning.