Tea Cups

Tea Cup: The Complete Guide to Choosing the Perfect Cup

The tea cup is not just a simple container: it's the determining factor that reveals or alters the aromas of your infusion. After several years of expertise in the art of tea, we have identified the essential criteria that transform a simple cup into a true tasting instrument. Discover how shape, material, and capacity directly influence the taste experience of your daily break.

Anatomy of the Perfect Tea Cup: The 5 Determining Criteria

1. Capacity: The Science of Ideal Proportion

The capacity of a cup determines the aromatic intensity of your tasting experience. For delicate green tea, opt for a size of 120ml to 180ml which concentrates the subtle flavors. Full-bodied black tea flourishes in a format of 200ml to 250ml, allowing optimal dilution of tannins.

Iced tea enthusiasts will opt for a large capacity of at least 300ml with a large mug or long tea mug, while traditional Japanese rituals use miniature 60ml models to savor concentrated sips. The giant porcelain mug is perfect for long, comforting breaks.

2. Materials: Direct Impact on Taste

Fine porcelain remains the reference material for any exceptional cup. Its taste neutrality fully preserves the flavors of both green tea and black tea. The slightly porous Japanese ceramic develops a patina that enhances the taste over time.

The double-walled glass cups revolutionize the experience: they maintain the ideal temperature while offering a unique visual spectacle, particularly appealing with iced tea in shimmering colors. Chinese stoneware models offer exceptional durability for regular use.

3. The Shape: Geometry of Aroma

A flared cup quickly releases volatile aromas, ideal for fruity infusions. Conversely, a narrow shape concentrates the fragrances, perfect for revealing the complexity of traditional Japanese tea. This geometry corresponds to the specific needs of each tasting style.

The Japanese tea bowl, with its straight walls and absent handle, offers optimal evaporation surface that gradually reveals aromatic notes. The model with matching saucer creates perfect harmony on your table.

Types of Tea Cups: Which Cup for Which Tea?

The Classic Porcelain Cup

The traditional cup and saucer remains French excellence. Its fine porcelain of 2mm thickness offers perfect thermal conductivity. This product particularly reveals the floral notes of Darjeeling green tea or the malty aromas of Earl Grey black tea. Available in our collection with different patterns according to your taste.

The Japanese Bowl: Authenticity and Tradition

The tea bowl in Japanese ceramic transforms each tasting into a ceremony. Without handles, it requires a two-handed grip that invites meditation. This tradition from the land of the rising sun reveals all the subtlety of infusions: gyokuro, matcha, sencha. Each piece is designed according to ancestral techniques.

The Glass Cup: Innovation and Aesthetics

The glass cup with double-walled glass combines performance and aesthetics. It maintains your green tea at 75°C for 20 minutes while visually revealing the color evolution of the infusion. Perfect for summer iced tea, this modern innovation adapts to all tasting styles.

Storage and Durability

A quality cup lasts for decades with proper care. Avoid sudden thermal shocks that can crack fine porcelain. Store your cup and saucer separately to prevent scratches.

Essential Accessories

Complete your cup with the right accessories: a stainless metal filter for loose leaves, an infuser adapted to the volume, and a tea maker with lid to maintain infusion temperature. These items are available in our online shop.

Expert Care: Preserving Quality

Washing Protocol According to Material

A fine porcelain cup should be washed exclusively by hand with lukewarm water. Harsh detergents alter the surface and create porosity that retains tannins. To maintain a ceramic cup, rinsing immediately after use prevents stains from setting in.

Glass cups can tolerate the dishwasher but lose their shine. Manual cleaning with white vinegar preserves their crystal-clear transparency. Follow our care tips to optimize the lifespan of your products.