This elegant handcrafted Chinese porcelain tea cup blends traditional cultural symbolism with modern functional design, perfect for elevating your daily tea ritual. It features a soft pale blue crackle-glazed finish that creates a gently textured, antique-inspired look that deepens in character with use as tea stains fill the open cracks, making your cup uniquely yours over time.
The highlight of this cup is a vivid hand-painted orange koi fish, accented with black spots and complemented by traditional Chinese calligraphy reading “nian nian you yu” (年年有余), meaning “abundance year after year”. In Chinese culture, koi symbolize good fortune, prosperity, and perseverance, making this cup not just a functional tea vessel, but also a piece that carries heartfelt positive meaning.
Made from high-fired porcelain, this cup offers excellent heat insulation to keep your hands comfortable while holding hot tea, and its inert, smooth surface preserves the natural aroma and flavor of your favorite teas. The unglazed light-colored base adds a rustic touch and provides extra grip to prevent sliding on tea trays.
We offer three size options to match your personal tea drinking habit:
- Style A: 2.8″ (7.1cm) diameter x 2.1″ (5.4cm) height, 3.4oz (100ml) capacity
- Style B: 3″ (7.6cm) diameter x 1.5″ (3.9cm) height, 3oz (90ml) capacity
- Style C: 2.8″ (7.1cm) diameter x 2.3″ (5.9cm) height, 2.4oz (70ml) capacity
With its fresh, balanced color palette and traditional cultural elements, this cup fits perfectly in modern, new Chinese, or minimalist home decor. It is ideal for personal daily use, gong fu cha tea ceremonies, or as a thoughtful gift for tea lovers and anyone who appreciates meaningful traditional Chinese crafts.
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