In the art of tea, if the zisha teapot is the "father" and the water is the "mother", then the pitcher and the tasting cup are the "stage" on which the tea liquor shows off its beauty. A wafer-thin, translucent white porcelain cup is the finest possible choice for admiring the tea's "complexion".
High translucency: Fired at extremely high temperatures to burn off every impurity, leaving the clay body perfectly pure. Held up to a lamp, light passes straight through the wall of the cup, clear as jade.
In the hand: The cup is exceptionally thin and light. It feels weightless to hold, and cool and delicate against the lips.
Experienced tea drinkers favour a white-lined cup, because only a pure white ground reflects the colour of the liquor truthfully.
Whether it is the young green of Thái Nguyên, the golden amber of oolong or the deep red of pu-erh, poured into this cup every one of them turns far more luminous and flattering to the eye.
50ml capacity: The standard size for a tasting cup. Just enough liquor for one satisfying mouthful, holding the aroma well without letting the tea go cold too quickly.
Shape: A gently flared rim that lets the aroma rise softly as you bring the cup to your nose
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