Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop Yixing Purple Clay Cups
Best choice for tea enthusiasts practicing traditional gong fu ceremonies.
These unglazed purple clay cups transform a standard tea break into a meditative ritual by softening and enriching the profile of your leaves. You sacrifice the ease of dishwasher-safe ceramic for a porous material that matures with your tea, rewarding dedicated drinkers with a deeper, more nuanced cup.
$30.75
Who it's for
- Slow drinkers wanting consistent warmth throughout their tea session
- Minimalists looking to elevate their traditional gongfu tea practice
- Tea connoisseurs seeking deeper flavor development over time
Who should skip it
- Tea drinkers who enjoy switching between many different tea varieties
- Careless users prone to dropping or bumping delicate kitchenware
- Busy individuals preferring the convenience of standard dishwasher cleaning
Performance breakdown
Flavor Enhancement
Porous purple clay actively rounds out harsh notes in green tea.
Tactile Experience
Unglazed surface offers a satisfying, organic grip during tea rituals.
Gong Fu Suitability
Perfect 115ml capacity aligns precisely with traditional brewing requirements.
Material Authenticity
Genuine Yixing clay construction delivers authentic, time-honored tea ware performance.
Aesthetic Design
Minimalist Zen character adds a thoughtful, meditative touch to service.
Heat Retention
Clay walls provide steady thermal stability for delicate tea leaves.
Key Specs
Material
Yixing Purple Clay (Zisha)
Volume
115ml per cup
Pattern
禅 ZEN characters
Capacity
3.89 ounces per cup
Set Quantity
2 cups
Handle Type
No Handle
Dishwasher Safe
No
Microwave Safe
No
Insulated
No
Lid Included
No
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