Teacup – Unglazed Black Stoneware | Tall, Textured, Minimal

This sculptural gongfu teacup breaks from tradition, not in spirit, but in form. Taller and more vertical than the classic shallow gongfu shape, it stands like a small altar for your tea. Made from pure black stoneware and left unglazed, the exterior carries the raw texture of the clay: honest, grounding, elemental.

There is no glaze to interrupt the sensation. Just fire-hardened earth, smoothed by hand and touched by flame. Fully vitrified, the body is sealed and water-tight despite the matte, bare surface. It honors the ancient idea that the cup is not just a vessel, but a participant in the ritual.

Every line, every ridge, is intentional. It invites the fingers to trace its form, the lips to meet its raw edge, and the mind to arrive in the now.

This cup is ideal for oolong, puerh, or any tea where the vessel becomes part of the story. It can be used daily, but like all precious tools, it rewards mindful care.