Hand-Painted Vintage Chinese Crane Tea Cup 100ml, Retro Ceramic Gongfu Teacup

Discover Traditional Chinese Aesthetics in This Handmade Crane Tea Cup

This small handcrafted Chinese tea cup brings centuries of Chinese tea culture and symbolic art to your daily brewing routine. Designed for gongfu style tea tasting, it features a one-of-a-kind vintage finish and a beloved traditional Chinese motif that makes it as beautiful to display as it is to use.

Key Features of This Chinese Tea Cup

• Authentic Vintage Glaze Finish: The outer cup boasts a hand-applied gradient green-to-black glaze with natural mottled texture, mimicking the warm patina of antique Chinese ceramics for a timeless, aged look.
• Exquisite Hand-Painted Crane Motif: A graceful flying red-crowned crane is hand-painted across the cup body, with crisp detail: bright white feathers, jet black tail plumage, a iconic red crown, and golden yellow feet that pop beautifully against the dark vintage glaze. A delicate gilded rim adds a subtle touch of refined elegance.
• Premium High-Fired Ceramic: Fired at high temperature to create a dense, durable porcelain body, this Chinese tea cup offers excellent heat retention that keeps your tea at the perfect drinking temperature without burning your hands. The fully glazed interior is non-porous, food-safe, and easy to clean, preserving the pure flavor of your favorite teas.
• Perfect Tasting Size: Measuring 2.75 inches (7cm) in diameter by 2 inches (5cm) tall, with a 3.4 fluid ounce (100ml) capacity, this compact cup is crafted for traditional Chinese gongfu tea tasting. The small size encourages slow sipping, letting you fully appreciate the aroma and flavor of green tea, oolong, black tea, and puerh.

Symbolism & Cultural Meaning of the Crane Design

In Chinese culture, the crane is one of the most respected and beloved auspicious symbols. It represents longevity, good fortune, purity, and noble character—making this crane tea cup a thoughtful gift for elders, tea lovers, or anyone celebrating a new milestone. For thousands of years, cranes have appeared in Chinese art and ceramics to bring positive energy and elegant style to any space.

Perfect for Every Occasion

Whether you’re a casual tea drinker looking to elevate your daily routine, a dedicated gongfu tea enthusiast building your collection, or searching for a unique cultural gift, this Chinese tea cup fits perfectly:

• Daily solo tea tasting at home or the office
• Use in formal gongfu tea ceremonies and casual tea gatherings
• Display as decorative art on a shelf or tea tray
• Meaningful gift for birthdays, housewarmings, retirements, or Lunar New Year

Choose from two options: the cup alone for your personal collection, or the gift-ready option with a premium deep blue packaging box, perfect for gifting.

Specifications

• Material: High-fired food-safe ceramic
• Capacity: 3.4 fl oz (100ml)
• Dimensions: 2.75″ (7cm) diameter x 2″ (5cm) height
• Style: Traditional Chinese vintage
• Dishwasher safe (hand wash recommended to preserve hand-painted detail)