Teacups

The Jianzhan glaze is not only stunningly beautiful. Rich in iron, it makes tea taste sweeter and more rounded. Despite the exceptionally thin walls of this Jian Zhan teacup, the temperature of the brew will stay pleasantly warm for a long time. While you sip the tea, watch the colors of the glaze gently play and intermingle with the tea. Handmade by Yang Jia Jang, an Inheritor of Intangible Cultural Heritage and a National First-Level potter.

The Jianzhan glaze is not only stunningly beautiful. Rich in iron, it makes tea taste sweeter and more rounded. The cup's shape is called "Flower Bud". Flower bud represents new beginnings, hope and potential – the promise of growth and transformation. This cup is handmade by Yang Jia Jang, an Inheritor of Intangible Cultural Heritage and a National First-Level potter.

This 50ml Silver-Lined Porcelain Teacup features serene landscape motifs with scholars, painted in cobalt blue. The silver interior ensures even heating and softens water, enhancing the tea's sweet notes. The porcelain exterior protects fingers from heat, making it both elegant and practical.

Exquisite 35ml Mutton Fat Jade Porcelain Tea Cups. Smooth to the touch and slightly translucent, this material resembles a nephrite highly valued in Chinese culture. The handwritten calligraphy reads "一心问茶" (Yī Xīn Wèn Chá) – "Approach Tea With a Focused Heart." This phrase resonates deeply with the practice of Gong Fu Cha and Zen philosophy.

This 50ml emerald Gong Fu Teacup depicts white cranes — a symbol of peace and longevity in traditional Chinese culture. The inside remains white — this allows us to admire the various colors of the tea brew.

The 60ml Handmade Woodfired "Weathered Rock" Teacup is crafted from high-iron Dehua clay and shaped by natural elements through a traditional wood-firing process. Its rough texture, inspired by weathered rocks, creates a beautiful play of light and texture. No two cups are the same, each bearing the unique marks of ash and flame from the kiln. The result is an earthy yet refined teacup that feels like a natural extension of the tea ritual, bringing together tradition, artistry, and the unpredictability of nature.

This 50ml Iron-Gilded Aged Clay Teacup crafted from Dehua clay that underwent high-temperature reduction firing, features a retro bronze finish. The high iron content of the glaze adds sweetness to the tea's flavor, enhancing the overall tea-drinking experience with a unique vintage charm. Perfect for tea enthusiasts.

This 45ml teacup, made from unglazed Dehua ZhuNi clay, features a minimalist brushstroke design. Its traditional shape and beautiful color contrast between the rich interior and subdued exterior enhance both the visual and tea-drinking experience, making it a perfect addition to any teaware collection.

Crafted from clay that can be seen through the glaze, this 40ml cup has an earthy feel that resonates with the natural origins of tea. It fits comfortably in your hand and adapts seamlessly to your tea of choice. The wide opening brings the brew to a comfortable drinking temperature without a lengthy wait. The glaze is bright, providing a clean background that allows the true colors of your tea to shine through

The design of this 50ml teacup is simple and tasteful. Its frosted base transitions seamlessly to a clear upper half. Glass allows you to admire the vibrant color of the tea, watch the steam softly rise and dance on its walls, and observe how the light passes through the liquid, enhancing the rich hues of your tea. It's a visual pleasure that complements the savoring of your tea.

Aroma cups are an essential part of enjoying the tea, especially oolong tea. As its name suggests, it is used for smelling the fragrance of the tea before drinking it. Made from renowned Yixing ZiSha clay (ZiNi), these cups will perfectly complement your tea.

Yunomi is the most popular type of Japanese tea cups. They are used when enjoying tea alone or with friends, in an informal setting. The design of this 160ml teacup features Seigaiha (青海波) – "blue ocean waves" – a traditional pattern in Japanese teaware that represents waves, symbolizing the flow of life.

This 135 ml 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 fine blue lines have a pleasant irregularity that gives the surface a feel of movement. The lines shift in density, catching light slightly differently depending on the angle.

The form of this 185ml cup is classic Yunomi – a traditional Japanese teacup, most often used for non-powdered, loose-leaf green tea, and it is suited to the style of Senchado. It holds a good amount without feeling oversized, and the slightly flared rim makes sipping easy.

A deep and wide chawan provides enough room for the chasen to effortlessly move back and forth to produce froth and dissolve the matcha powder. Kizeto is known for its warm yellow glaze and Oribe is the 16th-century tea master who was very spontaneous and expressive. Oribe was known for his asymmetrical forms, vivid green copper glaze, and free, often abstract brushwork.

A deep and wide chawan provides enough room for the chasen to effortlessly move back and forth to produce froth and dissolve the matcha powder. The term Akafuki (赤吹) refers to the red spray or blush of glaze across the bowl. On this bowl, it shifts in tone from deep crimson to dark burgundy, fading into the dark of traditional Tenmoku ware. The color seems to change depending on the light and angle.

To indulge in proper matcha drinking, we recommend this Japanese matcha set which includes: Chashaku, a bamboo scoop used to measure matcha for serving; Chasen, bamboo whisk to properly mix matcha with water; And Chawan, the bowl in which to prepare matcha and to drink it from.

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