Japanese blue Hagi-style yunomi cup

A handleless teacup in shades of deep blue and greyish white that gently blend together.

Light throwing lines enliven the surface. Its glaze is inspired by the Hagi style, renowned in Japan for its soft, milky glazes, much prized in the tea ceremony.

Its tall yunomi shape keeps the tea hot and sits well in the hands.

It comes from the Toki-Tajimi area in Gifu Prefecture, the cradle of Mino ware.

For green tea, black tea or infusions. Made in Japan.

Highlights

• Hagi style: a soft, milky glaze.
• Blue and white: shades that gently blend.
• Throwing lines: a lively surface.
• Tall shape: it keeps the tea hot.
• Easy care: dishwasher and microwave safe.

Product information

• Type: handleless cup (yunomi)
• Material: ceramic
• Origin: made in Japan (Toki-Tajimi area, Gifu Prefecture, the cradle of Mino ware)
• Dimensions: Ø 6.8 cm, height 8.7 cm
• Shape: tall
• Colours: deep blue and greyish white
• Finish: Hagi-style glaze
• Presentation: single item
• Style: Japanese

How to use

Serve a hot green tea in it and hold the cup in both hands: its tall shape keeps the heat.

As for care, it is dishwasher and microwave safe.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Hagi style?

Hagi is a Japanese town renowned for its ceramics with soft, milky glazes, much prized in the tea ceremony. This cup is inspired by that style.