Capacity: 40 ml

This tea cup is defined by a compact, rounded form designed to concentrate aroma and warmth within a small volume. The body swells gently from the base before narrowing slightly toward the rim, creating a contained shape that sits naturally in the hand and encourages attentive, measured drinking. Its proportions are deliberate and balanced, supporting a sense of focus and continuity during tasting rather than casual consumption.

The surface is finished in a soft gray green glaze with subtle tonal variation formed during firing. Fine shifts in color move organically across the cup, giving depth without surface decoration and allowing the material to remain central. Beneath the glaze, the ceramic body provides gentle insulation, helping the liquor retain warmth while remaining comfortable to hold. The glaze pools and thins in places, revealing a mineral quality that responds to light and angle.

Design decisions are guided by function. The rounded interior supports smooth flow across the palate, while the slightly narrowed rim directs the liquor cleanly to the mouth. The small foot lifts the cup just enough to provide stability and reduce heat transfer to the surface below. Each element works together to enhance clarity, comfort, and consistency in use.

Over time, the cup becomes shaped through repetition. Its surface softens subtly, its presence becomes familiar in the hand, and its role within the tea ritual becomes more personal. It serves as a focused tasting vessel, valued for material presence, proportion, and its ability to support deliberate, attentive tea drinking.