The Story of the Japanese Tea Cup
Explore the shapes, materials and traditions behind Japanese tea cups, and what makes a favourite cup feel right in your hands.
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Bring character to everyday rituals with cups, mugs and sake sets made in Japan. Discover pieces for morning coffee, afternoon tea and drinks shared with friends, selected from specialist makers and ceramic workshops. Explore shapes, glazes and textures to find a favourite for every occasion.
Find your everyday favourites
From a favourite everyday cup to a sake set for evenings shared, find the pieces that fit the way you drink.
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A little guidance
Begin with the drinks you enjoy most. A few well-chosen cups, mugs and sake vessels can bring character to morning routines, quiet breaks and evenings shared with friends.
Start with a cup you will reach for every day. Think about what you drink, how much you pour and whether you prefer a handle or a cup held in both hands. Add a larger mug or tumbler for the moments when you want a more generous serving.
Consider how a cup looks and feels in your hand. Explore textured ceramics, smooth porcelain and expressive glazes. Let a shared colour connect your pieces, or mix quieter finishes with a favourite pattern for a collection that feels your own.
Choose individual sake cups for personal favourites or a coordinated set for serving and sharing. Check dimensions and capacity against a vessel you already enjoy using, and follow each product’s guidance on care and drink temperature.
Good to know
Practical answers to help you choose Japanese cups, mugs and sake sets, and care for your favourite pieces.
Begin with the drinks you enjoy most. Choose a cup or mug with the capacity, shape and grip that suit your daily routine, or a beer cup for more generous pours. Compare the listed dimensions and capacity with a favourite cup you already own, and check each product’s suitability for hot or cold drinks.
Individual sake cups let you choose different shapes, glazes and serving sizes. A Japanese sake set offers a coordinated way to serve and share, often combining a sake bottle with matching cups. Check the contents of each set before ordering, and choose the number of cups to suit how you usually serve sake.
Suitability varies by material, glaze and decoration. Check the care instructions on each product page before using a dishwasher or microwave. If either is not specified, contact us to confirm before use.
Check each product description and specifications for its material, country of manufacture and maker or ceramic region where listed. Our drinkware selection includes pieces from traditions such as Mino, Arita, Kutani and Hasami, alongside wooden masu cups. Contact us with the product name if you need a detail confirmed before ordering.
The Journal
Explore the shapes, materials and traditions behind Japanese tea cups, and what makes a favourite cup feel right in your hands.
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Discover ochoko, guinomi, sakazuki and masu, with guidance on choosing a sake cup for your preferred serving style.
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