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Chinese Porcelain Tea Cup, Koi Fish Nian Nian You Yu, 70-100ml

$16.00

Authentic Chinese porcelain personal tea cup with traditional koi (Nian Nian You Yu) auspicious design. Available in 3 sizes for gongfu tea tasting. Brings good fortune to your daily tea ritual.

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Discover the Tradition of Chinese Tea Culture with This Koi Porcelain Tea Cup

Rooted in thousands of years of Chinese tea tradition, this small personal tea cup is crafted for authentic gongfu tea tasting. Blending classic ceramic craft and meaningful cultural symbolism, it elevates every moment you spend sipping your favorite tea.

The Cultural Meaning Behind This Chinese Tea Cup

This cup features a vibrant koi fish design paired with the Chinese phrase Nian Nian You Yu, which translates to “abundance year after year” — one of the most beloved auspicious symbols in Chinese culture. Koi fish represent good fortune, prosperity, and perseverance, making this cup far more than just a tea vessel: it is a meaningful blessing for daily life.

The signature crackle glaze (ruyao-style open work) on this Chinese tea cup is a centuries-old ceramic craft that creates unique natural textured patterns. Over time, as you use the cup, tea will gradually darken the cracks to create a one-of-a-kind patina that is unique to your use, giving you a personal connection to your tea ritual.

Chinese Tea Cup Features & Specifications

Material: High-fired food-safe porcelain, heat-resistant and easy to clean
Finish: Ru kiln style crackle glaze with soft sky-blue base
Multiple size options to fit your tea preference: 3 styles available:
Style A: 2.76″ diameter × 2.13″ height (7×5.4cm), 3.4 fl oz (100ml) — ideal for black tea and pu-erh
Style B: 3.0″ diameter × 1.54″ height (7.6×3.9cm), 3.0 fl oz (90ml) — great for oolong and green tea
Style C: 2.8″ diameter × 2.32″ height (7.1×5.9cm), 2.4 fl oz (70ml) — perfect for small-batch high-grade tea

Best Use Scenarios & Gift Ideas

This porcelain Chinese tea cup is perfect for:

Daily personal tea sipping at home or the office
Gongfu tea ceremonies and tea gatherings with friends
Decorative display on your tea table or shelf
A meaningful gift for tea lovers, housewarmings, Chinese New Year, birthdays, and business gifting
Collection for ceramic and tea ware enthusiasts

Add this culturally rich, beautifully designed Chinese tea cup to your collection today, or gift it to a loved one to share the blessing of abundance and the joy of traditional tea culture.