Discover the allure of our 3.4 Inch Ceramic Tea Cup with Metal Coating, a stunning addition to your Chinese tea cup collection. This exquisitely crafted vessel marries traditional ceramic craftsmanship with contemporary metallic finish, creating a unique piece that honors ancient tea rituals while adding a modern aesthetic to your tea experience.

Artisan Crafted Ceramic Teaware

Each of these ceramic tea cups represents the pinnacle of artisan craftsmanship. The deep, rich brown exterior features a mesmerizing iridescent metal coating that shifts and plays with light as you handle it. The interior surface bears a shimmering finish that makes each pour of tea a visual delight, enhancing your gongfu tea ceremony with both beauty and functionality.

Perfect Size for Traditional Chinese Tea Service

Meticulously sized for authentic tea enjoyment, this traditional Chinese tea cup offers the ideal proportions for appreciating the full sensory experience of fine teas. The shallow, evenly curved bowl design allows tea aromas to develop and concentrate, while the substantial thickness of the walls helps maintain your brew at the perfect temperature longer than standard teaware.

Elegant Metallic Glaze Finish

The distinctive metallic coating on this teacup is not merely decorative—it creates a visual depth and luminosity that transforms with different lighting conditions. This special glazing technique produces a no-handle tea cup that feels substantial in the hand while presenting your favorite oolongs, pu-erhs, or green teas with artistic flair that complements both modern and traditional interiors.

Product Features

• Interior Diameter: 3.0 inches (approx. 7.6 cm)
• Exterior Diameter: 3.4 inches (8.6 cm)
• Height: 2.0 inches (approx. 5.1 cm)
• Weight: approx. 7.4 oz (210g)
• Material: Ceramic with metallic glaze coating
• Style: Handleless bowl design
• Color: Deep brown with iridescent interior
• Finish: Glossy, smooth texture

Versatile Tea Brewing Vessel

While beautiful on its own, this cup particularly shines as part of a complete gongfu tea set arrangement. Its versatile design makes it suitable for serving a variety of tea types, from delicate white teas to robust black varieties. The substantial construction provides excellent heat retention, allowing you to fully appreciate the complex flavors that develop as your tea cools to the perfect drinking temperature.

Contemporary Meets Traditional

This unique cup bridges the gap between antique aesthetics and modern design sensibilities. Unlike typical blue and white design cups commonly found in Chinese tea collections, this piece offers a sophisticated alternative with its metallic finish. The cup makes an ideal companion for tea enthusiasts seeking to create an eclectic collection of diverse Chinese teaware pieces.

The generous size and comfortable hand-feel make this cup perfect for both solitary contemplation and sharing tea moments with friends. When not in use for tea service, this versatile vessel can double as an elegant display piece or even a small serving dish for nuts or confections.

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