Japanese ceramic cup, haku lotus leaf drinking cup, tea, coffee, milk mug

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This Haku lotus leaf teardrop cup from Kyoto is a representative work of Japanese ceramic artist Hiro Sue Takako. Inspired by "dewdrops falling on lotus leaves," it perfectly blends natural beauty with craftsmanship, making it a high-end tea utensil that combines aesthetics and practicality.

✨ Key Selling Points

1. Natural Aesthetic Design

Lotus Leaf Texture: The interior of the cup features a radial brushed texture that mimics the veins of a lotus leaf. The flowing light creates a sense of movement, like a gentle breeze gliding across water, creating a dynamic and natural effect.

Silver Teardrop Craftsmanship: The "dewdrops" adorning the inner wall are achieved through a hand-applied silver-dotting technique. The silver beads are crystal clear against the celadon glaze, resembling freshly formed morning dew, becoming even more translucent and refreshing when wet.

Conical Shape: The conical shape, wider at the top and narrower at the bottom, is ergonomically designed for a comfortable grip and better showcases the color of the tea, making it a classic shape for Japanese tea ceremonies. 2. Handcrafted Quality

Material: Made from carefully selected high-quality Japanese clay, fired at high temperatures, resulting in a delicate and smooth texture with a soft touch.

Glaze: A pale celadon glaze, fresh and elegant, with a cool feel, creating a contrast of warm and cool tones with the silver droplets, resulting in rich visual depth.

Craftsmanship: Entirely handmade, from throwing and shaping to glazing and silvering, each cup has a unique texture and silver droplet distribution, representing an unreplicable handcrafted warmth.

Firing Period: Each cup requires approximately 30 days of firing, a complex process resulting in limited production and added value.

3. Versatile for Multiple Scenarios

Tea Drinking: Suitable for green tea, sencha, white tea, etc. The pale celadon glaze enhances the clarity of the tea, while the silver droplets add a touch of ritual to tea drinking.

Everyday Drinking: Can hold water, coffee, milk, etc. Compact and portable, it also serves as a soothing decorative piece on a table.

A Perfect Gift: This exquisitely packaged gift box makes it a high-end present for tea lovers, close friends, or elders, symbolizing "pure and refreshing like dew, free and easy like the wind."

📏 Product Specifications

Brand/Author: Japan, haku (ひろすえたかこ)

Material: Earthenware + Celadon Glaze + Hand-applied Silver

Shape: Conical Cup (Lotus Leaf Cup)

Capacity: Approx. 80-100ml

Size: Diameter approx. 9cm, Height approx. 4cm

Craftsmanship: Hand-thrown, high-temperature fired, silver-plated decoration

Origin: Kyoto, Japan

🧩 Details and Usage

Inner Wall Texture: The radial brushed texture is not only aesthetically pleasing but also slows down the water flow, resulting in a smoother tea taste.

Silver Bead Care: The silver beads will oxidize and darken with use, which is normal. Gently polish with a silver polishing cloth to restore their shine, or retain the marks of time, adding to the handcrafted charm.

Cleaning Recommendations: Hand washing is recommended. Avoid using abrasive cleaning tools to prevent scratching the enamel and silver beads.

Packaging: Original gift box + dust bag, suitable for collection and gifting.

💡 Suitable for Various Purposes

Japanese Tea Ceremony: Paired with a wooden tray and tea scoop, it creates a wabi-sabi tea-drinking atmosphere.

Office Desk: Compact and space-saving, it adds a touch of coolness and poetry to a busy daily life.