These cups were designed to match our Black Clay Lotus Gaiwans. These are really solid little cups. They have the same lotus design inlaid with a red glaze. The clay is the same aged Wanyao clay. These are really great little cups.

We really love Jianshui clay. It has a purity and soul that comes through the tea session. For these cups we used the rare Wanyao clay. With changing government regulations it has become difficult or impossible to mine for new clay under Wanyao village in Jianshui. Most Jianshui teaware now are made of a blend of clay from as far as 25km away. It's still good clay, but the purists prefer the old Wanyao clay. We still have access to some of it but the stock is dwindling! The clay in these cups was mined 20 years ago, processed, and has been aging since then.

Jianshui clay is amazing to brew with. We believe the quality of the clay speaks for itself. 

These are each handmade by a group of artists who work together. They are single fired and unglazed. This is a true clay which lacks any sand. The natural minerals in the clay will enhance the flavor of your tea. Jianshui is in Yunnan, and the clay used in these cups comes from the same mountains that grow puerh tea trees. We appreciate that connection. We blogged about this unique town here.

Since these are handmade products each are unique. There are slight variations to each.

This teacup is polished black, Jianshui clay and are 80ml. They measure on average 6.5cm Wide x 4cm Tall.

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