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Style A iron rust glaze clay tea cup with green to purple black gradient glaze

Style B iron rust glaze clay tea cup with blue green and brown oxidized glaze

Handmade Iron Rust Glaze Clay Tea Cup 5.4oz, Unique Kiln Changed Gongfu Tea Cup

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Discover the Unique Charm of This Handmade Clay Tea Cup

Crafted for true tea lovers and lovers of handcrafted art, this iron rust glaze clay tea cup brings the timeless elegance of traditional Chinese Gongfu tea culture to your daily routine. Each piece is one-of-a-kind, shaped and glazed by hand to bring natural, organic beauty to every sip you take.

What Makes This Clay Tea Cup Special

One-of-a-Kind Kiln Changed Glaze: Thanks to our special iron rust glaze and high-temperature firing process, every cup features unique natural mottled patterns that can never be perfectly replicated. Style A features a soft earthy gradient from forest green at the rim to deep purple-black at the base, while Style B blends blue-green and warm brown for a textured, oxidized metallic look that feels rustic and rich.
Classic Gongfu Tea斗笠 (Straw Hat) Shape: This iconic wide-top, narrow-bottom shape fits naturally in your hand for comfortable holding, promotes even heat dissipation to cool your tea to the perfect drinking temperature quickly, and gives tea leaves plenty of room to unfurl and release their full flavor.
Premium High-Fired Ceramic Material: Made from natural clay and fired at high temperature, this clay tea cup offers excellent heat insulation (your hand won’t get burned even with boiling hot tea inside), gentle porosity that preserves the pure flavor of your tea, and is totally food-safe for daily use.

Cultural Meaning & Aesthetic

The iron rust glaze technique draws inspiration from traditional Chinese ceramic art and wabi-sabi (侘寂) philosophy, which celebrates imperfection, natural aging, and the unique beauty of handcrafted objects. The natural, uneven glaze patterns echo the textures of nature, bringing a sense of calm and quiet elegance to your tea time. This piece fits perfectly in both traditional Chinese tea rooms and modern minimalist homes, adding a touch of artistic warmth to any space.

Product Specifications

Capacity: 5.4oz (160ml), perfect for Gongfu tea tasting
Dimensions: 4.1in diameter x 3.3in tall (10.5cm x 8.5cm)
Package includes: 1 x Handmade clay tea cup

Perfect For Every Occasion

Whether you’re enjoying a quiet morning solo tea session at home, hosting a tea gathering with friends, or practicing traditional Chinese Gongfu tea ceremony, this clay tea cup is the ideal choice. It also makes a thoughtful, unique gift for birthdays, Christmas, housewarmings, or any special occasion for tea lovers, ceramic art collectors, and anyone who appreciates handcrafted home goods.

We welcome custom orders and bulk inquiries for business needs—feel free to reach out to us with any special requests!