{"product_id":"vintage-ceramic-tea-cup-japanese-style","title":"Vintage Ceramic Tea Cup Japanese Style","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSteam curls off the kettle and the little cup waits on the tray, its gold flecks catching the low afternoon light.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a single Japanese-style tea cup thrown from coarse pottery, small enough to cradle in one palm while the tea cools to the temperature you actually want to sip. The body reads almost black in shadow, then warms to bronze where the light lands on the scattered gold speckles of the glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rim flares out just enough to guide the first sip, and the underside keeps a raw, unglazed foot ring that shows the natural clay the cup was formed from. No handle, no printed pattern, just the mottled sprinkle-gold surface and the honest texture of stoneware under your fingertips.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSprinkle gold glaze\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold flecks scatter across a dark stoneware body, so no two cups catch the light quite the same way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalm-sized for tasting\u003c\/strong\u003e The compact bowl holds a small pour, the size made for slow tea tasting rather than a full mug of coffee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoarse pottery feel\u003c\/strong\u003e Fired from coarse clay with a slightly rough, matte texture that grips the hand instead of sliding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlared sipping rim\u003c\/strong\u003e The gently outturned lip meets your mouth cleanly and lets the aroma rise toward you as you drink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaw unglazed foot\u003c\/strong\u003e The exposed clay ring on the base shows the handcrafted forming and sits steady on a wood tray or table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e tea drinkers who brew loose leaf at home, gongfu tea trays, and anyone who likes a vintage Japanese look on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dark stoneware and speckled glaze come from the traditional coarse-pottery firing, which gives the cup its weight, its matte grip and its slightly uneven, one-of-a-kind surface. Small by design, it keeps a tasting pour warm without swamping the flavor the way a large mug does.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Product Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Material: coarse pottery ceramic; Finish: sprinkle gold glaze over dark body; Form: handle-free tasting cup with flared rim; Base: raw unglazed foot ring; Set: one single cup; Style: vintage Japanese minimalist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow It Fits Your Routine\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet it on the tea tray beside the pot, pour a short measure, and let the gold flecks glow while the leaves steep. The small size means the tea reaches a drinkable temperature fast, so the first cup is ready almost as soon as it is poured.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBetween sessions it doubles as a quiet piece of tabletop decor, a small dark cup with a bronze shimmer that looks at home on an open shelf or windowsill.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo clean, rinse by hand with warm water and let it air dry so the coarse glaze keeps its natural, matte character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come as a set?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Each order is a single tea cup, ideal for adding one at a time to a mixed tasting collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the cup have a handle?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It is a traditional handle-free tasting cup, meant to be held in the palm once the tea has cooled slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the gold pattern printed?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The gold effect comes from the sprinkle-gold glaze fired onto the clay, so it will not peel or wash away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse by hand with warm water and air dry. The unglazed foot may darken gently with use, which is normal for coarse pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"width: 100%; overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 480px; width: 100%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003eCoarse pottery ceramic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eGlaze\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eSprinkle gold flecks over a dark body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003eHandle-free tasting cup with flared rim\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eBase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eRaw unglazed clay foot ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003eSet contents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003eOne single tea cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eVintage Japanese minimalist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003eCare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003eRinse by hand with warm water, air dry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Moko Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Sprinkle gold glaze","offer_id":42995369771102,"sku":"SU00361421-Sprinkle gold glaze","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/7031\/2286\/files\/cd5da835-83e7-477a-a719-cc7ac055afbc.jpg?v=1783821358","url":"https:\/\/www.moko.boutique\/it\/products\/vintage-ceramic-tea-cup-japanese-style","provider":"Moko Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}