Cups for the black tea ceremony - set of 2

Color: snake eye

1. Description

Set of 2 gong-cha or Japanese style ceremonial tea cups

2. Purpose

This set is designed for brewing high-quality chanoyu and gongfu teas: green, white, yellow, and oolong. Ideal for both everyday tea rituals and more formal ceremonies. The bowls can be used for serving sauces, small appetizers, or storing jewelry and other trinkets.

3. Technique and execution

Each piece of the set is handcrafted from light clay. The vessels were made 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 scheme of malachite green and deep lake blue. The effect is consistent with the wabisabi style, harmonious and natural, with the colors intertwining, highlighting the characteristic structure of the clay, thus fostering a meditative, tranquil tea ritual.

5. Dimensions and capacity

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

• Cups – comfortable, wide open, light and handy.

6. Functionality

The set was designed 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. The set is perfect for both a quiet home ritual and a gongfu-style tea tasting. It also makes a perfect, exclusive gift for a special someone.

7. Unique Features

• natural glaze "stains" that create 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 of the set.

8. What does the user gain?

The user receives a set that truly enhances the quality and pleasure of brewing tea: greater control over the process, a better-tasting infusion, and a beautiful ritual that soothes and allows for a moment of mindfulness. These vessels create an atmosphere—calm, natural, Japanese-minimalist—and make every cup of tea a small, daily celebration.