Handmade Ceramic Lotus Tea Cups: Traditional Chinese Tea Culture for Your Tea Ritual
In Chinese culture, the lotus symbolizes purity, harmony, and spiritual enlightenment — it is one of the most beloved motifs in traditional Chinese art and tea culture, bringing calm and positive energy to your daily tea practice. These handcrafted lotus-inspired ceramic tasting cups blend centuries of Chinese pottery craft with modern tea drinking needs, creating a perfect addition to any tea collection.
Premium Craftsmanship & Material
Each cup is made from high-quality Chinese ceramic clay, hand-shaped and fired with specialty glazing techniques that create unique, one-of-a-kind surface patterns on every piece. The subtle speckled glaze (available in tranquil celadon green and rich deep red) develops natural color variations during firing, just like traditional hand-thrown pottery, giving each cup its own distinct character. The thin gold trim along the rim adds a touch of refined elegance, while the finely finished exposed clay base showcases the attention to detail in every step of production.
Multiple Styles for Your Tea Tasting Preference
We offer 6 different styles to match your tea brewing habit and tea table aesthetic:
- Style A & B (Flower Rim): 2.6″ x 2.5″ (6.6 x 6.4cm) | 2.4oz (70ml) — Elegant flower-shaped rim inspired by ancient Chinese porcelain, perfect for classic and zen-style tea tables
- Style C & D (Open Rim): 3.1″ x 2.2″ (7.8 x 5.7cm) | 2.7oz (80ml) — Wide open rim makes it easy to observe tea liquor color and aroma, ideal for oolong, black tea and pu-erh
- Style E & F (Rounded Belly): 3.0″ x 1.9″ (7.6 x 4.9cm) | 3.0oz (90ml) — Rounded full body fits comfortably in your hand, great for everyday casual tea drinking
Perfect for Every Occasion
These 70-90ml sized cups are perfectly proportioned for Gongfu tea ceremony, the traditional Chinese method of brewing loose leaf tea. The size keeps tea warm without cooling too fast, and avoids the hassle of frequent refills. They are perfect for:
- Daily personal tea drinking at home or in your office
- Gongfu tea gatherings and tea ceremony performances
- Styling your tea table to match your aesthetic (traditional, new Chinese, zen, minimalist)
- Gifting to tea lovers, ceramic collectors, friends and family for birthdays, Chinese New Year, housewarmings or holidays
- Adding to your handcrafted ceramic tea set collection
Each cup is carefully inspected and packed to ensure it arrives to you in perfect condition. Elevate your tea ritual with this beautiful piece of traditional Chinese craft today.
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