About This Chinese Tea Cup
This elegant small Chinese tea cup is crafted for traditional gongfu cha tea tasting, combining modern minimalist square design with centuries-old Chinese ink wash art. With a compact 50ml capacity, it is perfectly sized for slow, small sips that let you fully appreciate the aroma and flavor of any tea, from oolong to green, black, and white tea.
Cultural Meaning of Chinese Tea Cup Patterns
In Chinese culture, each ink wash pattern on this ceramic tea cup carries beautiful symbolic meaning:
- Fish & Lotus (Style A): Fish symbolize abundance, prosperity, and good fortune, while lotus represents purity and harmony — a classic auspicious combination for any tea lover.
- Plum Blossom (Style B): Plum blossom represents resilience, perseverance, and hope, blooming beautifully through cold winters to welcome spring.
- Reed (Style C): Reeds evoke the tranquil, natural beauty of Chinese water ink landscapes, bringing a sense of calm and peace to your daily tea ritual.
- Bamboo (Style D): Bamboo is one of the ‘Three Friends of Winter’ in Chinese culture, symbolizing integrity, flexibility, and humility — core values of traditional Chinese tea culture.
Product Features of This Ceramic Tea Cup
- Premium high-fired ceramic material with excellent heat retention, keeping your tea at the ideal drinking temperature while resisting hot-hand burns
- Clean white base with crisp black ink wash patterns that complement any tea set or home decor style
- Unique square shape stands out from standard round tea cups, adding visual interest to your tea table
- Smooth non-porous glaze that is easy to clean and resists staining
Specifications
- Capacity: 50ml (1.7 fl oz)
- Dimensions: 4.9cm (1.9 inches) wide × 4.2cm (1.7 inches) tall
- Material: High-quality food-safe ceramic
- Package: 1 x Chinese tea cup
Perfect Use Cases & Gifting
This small tea cup works beautifully for:
- Daily solo tea tasting at home or the office
- Formal and informal Chinese tea ceremonies and tea gatherings with friends
- Completing your existing gongfu cha tea set
It makes a thoughtful, unique gift for tea lovers, fans of Chinese culture, housewarmings, birthdays, holidays, and corporate gifting. It can even be used as a small decorative accent for your bookshelf or coffee table when not in use.
We welcome custom orders and bulk business inquiries — simply send us a message to discuss your needs.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.