About This Japanese Tea Cup Set
Elevate your daily tea ritual with this set of 2 vintage-inspired textured Japanese tea cups. Crafted for true tea lovers, these compact品茗 cups (tasting cups) are designed to highlight the aroma, color, and flavor of any tea blend, from delicate green tea to bold oolongs and pu-erh.
Key Features of These Japanese Tea Cups
- Premium Ceramic Construction: High-fired durable ceramic offers excellent heat retention, keeps your tea at the ideal drinking temperature longer, and features natural insulation that prevents your hands from getting burned while holding.
- Thoughtful Textured Design: Vertical raised texture on the cup exterior adds visual depth, improves grip to prevent slips, and gives these tea cups a unique tactile feel you’ll love every time you pick them up.
- Perfect Tasting Size: At just 50ml (1.7oz), this compact size aligns with traditional East Asian gongfu cha tea ceremony practice, letting you slowly savor every sip rather than rushing through your tea time.
- Vintage Aesthetic: Muted sage green with warm brown rim detailing blends Japanese wabi-sabi and minimalist design, matching any home decor from modern minimalist to traditional Chinese or Japanese-style interiors.
Origins & Cultural Meaning
Small tasting tea cups have been a core part of East Asian tea culture for centuries, originating in traditional Chinese tea ceremony before spreading to Japan and evolving into local styles. The compact size encourages slow, mindful sipping, which is central to the philosophy of tea: embracing quiet, present moment enjoyment.
The natural green hue of these cups echoes traditional East Asian appreciation for nature, bringing a calm, grounding energy to any tea session.
Specifications
- Set Includes: 2 x Japanese tea cups
- Capacity: 50ml / 1.7oz
- Dimensions: 5.5cm (2.17in) diameter x 3.5cm (1.38in) height
- Material: High-fired food-safe ceramic
- Dishwasher safe (hand wash recommended to preserve finish)
Who Are These Tea Cups For?
This set is perfect for:
- Personal daily tea drinking at home or the office
- Small tea gatherings with friends and fellow tea lovers
- Formal or informal gongfu cha tea ceremonies
- Gifting: birthdays, housewarmings, holiday gifts for tea enthusiasts
Add this beautiful set of vintage Japanese tea cups to your tea collection today, or gift it to the tea lover in your life for a thoughtful, practical present they’ll use daily.
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