Hand-shaped by hand for unique character and craftsmanship
Fired in a traditional Shoin kiln for authentic Japanese tea experience
Rare purple glaze formed by窑内的的 irregularities, making each piece one-of-a-kind
Smooth interior and natural clay feel for comfortable handling
Small 60ml capacity ideal for single servings of tea or delicate teas
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This is a light purple sencha tea cup by Sotouen.
When brewing gyokuro or sencha, the amount of water is only a few dozen ml, so a small tea cup is used. This size can also be used for Chinese and Taiwanese tea.
Sotouen is a Shigaraki pottery kiln that makes each piece on a potter's wheel and fires them in a traditional climbing kiln. T