About This Traditional Chinese Tea Cup
Rooted in thousands of years of Chinese tea culture, this small 80ml Chinese ceramic tea cup is designed for the art of pinming (slow savoring of tea). Far more than a simple drinking vessel, it carries traditional Chinese cultural meaning and expert ceramic craft, bringing an elevated, intentional experience to every tea session.
Traditional Cultural Symbolism
Each pattern on this handcrafted pinming tea cup holds unique well-wishes that are deeply cherished in Chinese culture:
- Deer Pattern: In Chinese, the word for “deer” (lù) is a homophone for “wealth and official salary”, symbolizing good fortune, prosperity, longevity and good luck. It is a beloved motif for bringing positive energy to any home.
- Fish Pattern: The Chinese word for “fish” (yú) sounds identical to “surplus”, representing abundance, wealth and “having more than enough year after year” (nián nián yǒu yú), a classic auspicious symbol for households.
- Blue and White Floral Pattern: A timeless classic of Chinese ceramic art, blue and white porcelain represents elegance, purity and natural beauty, bringing centuries of traditional aesthetic to your tea table.
Expert Craft & Material Features
All of our small Chinese tea cups are crafted from premium kaolin ceramic clay, fired at high temperatures for durability, heat resistance and a naturally smooth, warm texture:
- Deer and fish pattern cups use kiln-changing glaze (yao bian you) technology, creating unique one-of-a-kind blue-red gradient glaze with natural flowing crystal textures. No two cups are identical, adding unique artistic value to your collection.
- Traditional blue and white cup uses classic hand-finished blue and white ceramic techniques, with deep, stable blue pigment and smooth, precise line work that honors centuries of Chinese ceramic tradition.
- All patterns are applied with food-safe glaze or underglaze technology, so colors stay bright and vivid, and are completely safe for daily use.
Design & Specifications
- Capacity: 80ml / 2.7oz, perfect for small-batch savoring of any Chinese tea
- Dimensions: 6.8cm (diameter) x 5.3cm (height) / 2.67in x 2.09in
- Ergonomic slightly tapered shape with short base foot, fits comfortably in your hand for easy holding during slow tea sipping
- Smooth glazed interior is easy to clean and resists tea stains
- Package includes: 1 handcrafted ceramic tea cup
Perfect Use Cases & Gift Ideas
This traditional Chinese ceramic tea cup fits perfectly for:
- Personal daily pinming (tea savoring): elevate your morning green tea or afternoon black tea ritual with a beautiful, intentional cup
- Traditional Chinese tea ceremony and tea table display, pairing with your Gongfu Cha tea set
- Meaningful cultural gift: ideal for Chinese festivals, birthdays, housewarmings, or gifting to tea lovers, elders and business contacts
- Collection for ceramic and traditional craft enthusiasts
- Decorative accent for Chinese-style living rooms, tea rooms and studies
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