Rustic cup

While porcelain is the gold standard for Gongfu Cha, many tea enthusiasts seek out unglazed teaware for the unique effect it has on their beloved beverage. It rounds out the tea’s flavor and enhances its mouthfeel, making it thicker and adding a sense of richness to every tea session. This effect is not just present when using an unglazed teapot or gaiwan, but even when simply serving tea in an unglazed cup. Using both this unglazed cup and its matching gaiwan is recommended to achieve the smoothest drinking experience.

This cup combines the warm tones of soil and copper with a form that’s sleek, but functional. Its double-curve profile and the ridges on its surface provide a firm and stable resting place for your fingers as you drink, while its wide opening provides enough space to witness the taste, fragrance, and look of your tea soup all at once. Use this cup to have your senses enveloped by tea or when you want a smooth drinking experience.

Written by Sigi