Yixing Clay Tea Cup
Best choice for traditional tea ceremony enthusiasts and collectors.
This authentic Yixing clay cup brings a meditative, traditional aesthetic to your daily tea ritual. While its petite 65ml capacity demands frequent refills, the porous nature of the clay promises to season beautifully with every steep, rewarding the patient drinker with deeper flavor over time.
$16.95
at
The Chinese Tea Shop
Who it's for
- Slow drinkers who prefer tea at a consistent temperature
- Tea connoisseurs seeking deeper flavor profiles over time
- Collectors who appreciate traditional Chinese artistic craftsmanship
Who should skip it
- Adventurous drinkers who enjoy switching between many different tea varieties
- Casual drinkers who prefer low-maintenance, easy-to-clean teaware
- Clumsy users worried about damaging a fragile, expensive investment
Performance breakdown
Material Authenticity
Genuine Yixing clay provides the porous texture essential for tea seasoning.
Ceremonial Suitability
Compact dimensions perfectly match the requirements for traditional gongfu tea service.
Aesthetic Craftsmanship
The Four Gentlemen motif offers a sophisticated touch for tea enthusiasts.
Heat Retention
Thick clay walls maintain temperature well despite lacking modern insulation technology.
Maintenance Ease
Requires careful hand washing to preserve the clay's delicate seasoning properties.
Ergonomic Handling
The handleless design demands a steady grip during hot tea service.
Key Specs
Material
Ceramic (Yixing Clay)
Capacity
65 ml (2.2 oz)
Top Diameter
5.8 cm
Height
4.5 cm
Origin Marks
China Yixing
Period
New
Color Available
Reddish brown
Cup Type
Teacup
Cup Shape
Round
Design Style
Patterned
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