Steeped in meaning and aged in appearance, this Chinese tea cup brings the beauty of traditional calligraphy together with a striking cracked glaze finish — a ceramic art technique that gives each cup its own one-of-a-kind texture and character.
Choose your character — each one drawn from centuries of Chinese culture and well-wishing tradition:
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 吉 | Auspicious — good luck and blessings |
| 静 | Quiet — peace and stillness |
| 乐 | Joy — happiness and delight |
| 福 | Good Fortune — prosperity and abundance |
| 平安 | Safe & Sound — protection and wellbeing |
| 千里 | A Thousand Miles — ambition and journey |
| 喜 | Joy — celebration and happiness |
| 如意 | Ruyi — may things go as you wish |
| — | Blank — clean, minimalist look |
The intentional cracked glaze surface isn't a flaw — it's a feature. Inspired by the ancient Chinese Geyao crackle ware tradition, the fine crazing across the ceramic surface gives each cup a weathered, meditative quality that deepens with use over time.
At under 200ml, it's sized perfectly for slow sipping — oolong, pu-erh, white tea, or any tea worth savoring.
Why you'll love it:
- 🖋️ Meaningful calligraphy — 8 character options, each a traditional Chinese blessing
- 🏺 Cracked glaze finish — an intentional, artisan aesthetic inspired by ancient Chinese ceramics
- 🍵 Ideal size for gongfu tea — under 200ml for focused, mindful sipping
- 🎁 A thoughtful gift — meaningful for birthdays, housewarmings, or Chinese New Year
Details:
- Material: Ceramic
- Capacity: Under 200ml
- Quantity: 1 piece
- Finish: Cracked glaze
- Variants: 9 calligraphy character options (including blank)
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