100ml Old Pottery Clay Blue & White Teacup – Handcrafted Gongfu Master Cup

In Chinese and Japanese tea appreciation, the Master Cup (Zhu Bei) is the most personal vessel on the tea tray: a distinctive cup chosen by the host or solo drinker to reflect their character and deepen their connection to the leaf. While glossy white porcelain highlights bright aromatics, old pottery clay (Lao Tao Ni) paired with classic blue-and-white (Qinghua) cobalt glaze offers a grounded, tactile warmth.

This 100ml Old Pottery Clay Blue & White Teacup unites those two ceramic traditions. Thrown from coarse, mineral-rich vintage-style pottery clay, the body keeps a subtle sandy texture and earthy iron speckling. Against this muted clay canvas, hand-brushed cobalt-blue motifs unfold with quiet restraint, evoking antique folk kiln (Min Yao) pieces.

The shallow, wide-brimmed cup measures 8.5 cm in diameter by 4 cm high with a 100ml capacity. The open bowl lets hot tea cool quickly to drinking temperature while releasing a broad cloud of fragrance. The thick, high-fired clay walls hold steady warmth without burning the fingertips and round out the mouthfeel of aged pu-erh, roasted oolong, white tea, or green tea.

Whether used as a daily personal cup at the desk or as the centerpiece guest cup on a Gongfu tea table, this old-clay teacup brings quiet heritage to every sip.

Key Details

• Mineral-Rich Old Pottery Clay: Coarse, high-fired vintage-style clay that feels grounded and warm in the hand.
• Classic Blue & White (Qinghua) Brushwork: Understated cobalt-blue motifs inspired by traditional folk kiln ceramics.
• Generous 100ml Volume: Larger than standard 40–50ml tasting cups, for fewer refills during solo tea or coffee sessions.
• Wide-Bowl Silhouette: 8.5 cm wide × 4 cm high. The wide mouth disperses steam evenly and highlights tea aroma.
• Heat-Insulating Thick Walls: Substantial stoneware rim sits comfortably against the lips and helps prevent finger scalding.
• Collectible Gift: An heirloom-style personal cup for Gongfu tea practitioners, matcha and sencha drinkers, and pottery collectors.