This wide-mouth Chinese tea cup (chá bēi, 茶杯) features an antique black glaze with an embossed lotus design — a classic everyday style, easier to hold and drink from than the smaller gongfu tasting cups. At 50 ml, it's sized for casual, unhurried sipping rather than rapid gongfu steeps.
Ceramic construction holds heat longer than glass or thin porcelain, making it a good match for everyday tea drinking. Handleless by design, meant to be cradled with both hands in the traditional way.
Specifications
- 1 cup
- Material: Ceramic
- Capacity: 50 ml
- Dimensions: 6.4 x 2.8 cm
- Style: Wide-mouth, antique black lotus glaze
FAQ
What's the difference between a wide-mouth cup and a gongfu tasting cup?
Wide-mouth cups are larger and easier to hold for everyday drinking; gongfu tasting cups are smaller (30–50 ml) and designed for quick, repeated steeps.
Is ceramic good for everyday tea drinking?
Yes — ceramic retains heat longer than glass, keeping tea warmer for longer sipping sessions.