Small open cups for the tea ceremony - "sage leaf"

Color: "hellusk leaf"

1. Description

Small tea cups for ceremonial brewing and serving in the gong-cha or chanoyu style. A set of two tea cups is available. Price is per cup.

2. Purpose

These tea cups are designed for brewing high-quality Japanese-style and gongfu teas: green, white, yellow, and oolong. Ideal for both everyday tea rituals and more formal ceremonies.

3. Technique and execution

Each piece is handcrafted from light clay. The vessels were crafted on a potter's wheel, and the finishing touches, including the distinctive details, were hand-crafted. The bowls have perfectly thin walls and sit softly in the hand.

4. Colors and character

The set features a color palette of gray, earthy tones, and muted greens. The effect is consistent with the wabisabi style, harmonious and natural, with the colors intertwining, highlighting the characteristic structure of the clay. These vessels foster a meditative, tranquil tea ritual and a connection with nature.

5. Dimensions and capacity

The dimensions of the individual vessels are classic for tea sets.

• Cups – comfortable, wide-open, light, and handy. Capacity approximately 30 ml

6. Functionality

The vessels were designed and crafted to work in complete harmony with nature and the spirit of meditation. The bowls are comfortable in the hand, have thin walls, and a mouth-friendly profile. They are perfect for both a quiet home ritual and for tasting gongfu and chanoyu teas. They also make a perfect, exclusive gift for a special someone.

7. Unique Features

• natural discoloration of the glaze in contact with the clay structure creates a unique effect and the colors refer to the colors of nature
• hand-turning and finishing visible in the clay structure,
• the way they are formed reveals the touch of the hands that shaped them
• traditional form required for tea rituals
• perfect color coordination of all elements,
• author's signature emphasizing the uniqueness and originality of the set.

8. What does the user gain?

The user receives vessels that truly enhance the quality and pleasure of brewing tea: greater control over the process, a better flavor, and a beautiful ritual that soothes and allows for a moment of mindfulness. These vessels create an atmosphere—calm, natural, in the spirit of Japanese simplicity and elegance—and make every cup of tea a small, daily celebration.