Japanese navy blue yunomi cup with light blue rim

A handleless teacup in deep navy blue porcelain.

The top is covered with a speckled light blue glaze that runs over the dark background. The interplay of the two glazes, one dense, the other more textured, gives it plenty of character.

Its straight shape is that of the yunomi, the everyday teacup in Japan: it is held in both 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

• Two glazes: deep navy blue and speckled light blue.
• Yunomi: the everyday teacup in Japan.
• Straight shape: it sits well in both hands.
• Tea size: Ø 7 cm.
• Easy care: dishwasher and microwave safe.

Product information

• Type: handleless cup (yunomi)
• Material: porcelain
• Origin: made in Japan (Toki-Tajimi area, Gifu Prefecture, the cradle of Mino ware)
• Dimensions: Ø 7 cm, height 8.5 cm
• Shape: straight
• Colours: navy blue, light blue rim
• Finish: speckled light blue glaze on the top
• Presentation: single item
• Style: Japanese

How to use

Serve a hot green tea in it and hold the cup in both hands, as in Japan.

As for care, it is dishwasher and microwave safe.

Frequently asked questions

What is a yunomi?

It is the Japanese handleless teacup, tall and straight, held in both hands.