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Cells
Sale price$59.99 USDRegular price
$71.99 USD
Unlock the hidden universe in your hands. The handmade Tenmoku tea cup 'Cells' captures the mesmerizing cellular structure of life itself, forged in high-fired porcelain with a deep iron glaze that blooms into shimmering oil-spot crystals. Perfect for tea lovers who crave both artistry and function, this cup transforms your daily tea ritual into a moment of wonder. Each sip reveals the interplay of grey and silver—a galaxy trapped in glaze. Because every cup is fired in unpredictable kiln conditions, no two cups are alike; yours will be a meaningful gift and a one-of-a-kind companion for life.
Product Specification
180 ml
Capacity
9 cm
Diameter
5 cm
Depth
Warm Tea
Use
Tea
Use
Hand Wash
Preferred
Not Suitable
Microwave
Not Suitable
Direct Heat on Stove
Product snapshot
A handmade Tenmoku-style ceramic tea cup with visible glaze variation for tea, display, collecting, and gifting.
- Product type
- Jianzhan Tenmoku tea cup
- Best for
- tea drinkers, ceramic collectors, daily ritual buyers, and gift shoppers
- Use cases
- tea, coffee, sake, daily rituals, display, and gifting
- How to choose
- Choose by size, rim shape, glaze pattern, and whether the cup is mainly for daily tea or display.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Jianzhan tea cup handcrafted?
Yes, this cup is handcrafted using traditional Jianzhan techniques passed down through generations. Each piece is individually shaped and fired, so slight variations in form and texture are part of its handmade character.
What makes the cellular glaze pattern so unique?
The glaze features microscopic cellular and organic biological forms created by iron-rich clay reacting during high-temperature firing. This natural oil-spot and crystal formation means every cup has a one-of-a-kind pattern that cannot be replicated.
Can I use this cup for drinks other than tea?
Absolutely, this versatile cup works beautifully for matcha, coffee, sake, and even espresso. Its thick walls retain heat well, enhancing the drinking experience for any hot or cold beverage.
Is the cup food-safe and durable for daily use?
Yes, it is high-fired at over 1300 degrees Celsius, making it non-porous, lead-free, and completely food-safe. The dense ceramic body is durable and holds heat exceptionally well, perfect for regular use.
How should I care for this Jianzhan cup to maintain its beauty?
Hand wash only with mild soap and a soft sponge, and avoid abrasive scrubbers to protect the glaze. Over time, you can season the cup by letting tea residue soak in, which enhances the glaze's depth; always air dry completely before storing.
Does this cup come with special packaging for shipping?
Yes, we pack each cup with extreme care using multiple layers of bubble wrap and a sturdy box to ensure it arrives safely. Fragile items like this are handled with extra protection against shocks and pressure during transit.
Why choose this Jianzhan Tenmoku tea cup
This piece is selected for tea, coffee, sake, daily rituals, display, and gifting. Its iron-rich glaze and high-fired ceramic body give it the dark depth, natural patterning, and hand-finished character associated with Jianzhan Tenmoku ware.
Choose a cup or bowl by size, rim shape, glaze pattern, and whether the piece is mainly for daily tea or display.
- Product type
- Jianzhan Tenmoku tea cup
- Material and craft
- High-fired ceramic body with an iron-rich mineral glaze.
- Best for
- Tea, coffee, sake, daily rituals, display, and gifting.
- Style
- Dark tenmoku glaze with natural kiln variation.
- Gift suitability
- A thoughtful gift for tea lovers, ceramic collectors, birthdays, holidays, and housewarming.
- Care method
- Rinse by hand with warm water, avoid abrasive cleaners, and let the piece dry fully before storing.
Product story
This Jianzhan Tenmoku tea cup is chosen for the way its form, dark glaze, and kiln variation turn a daily tea object into something worth noticing between uses.
Best uses
Use it for tea, coffee, sake, daily rituals, display, and gifting. It works best when the buyer wants both practical teaware and visible glaze character.
Material and craftsmanship
The piece uses a ceramic body and iron-rich mineral glaze. Natural kiln variation means the glaze pattern, color depth, and surface detail can differ from piece to piece.
How to use and care
Rinse by hand with warm water, avoid abrasive cleaners, and let the piece dry fully before storing. For gifting, choose by use case, size, glaze style, and whether the recipient prefers daily teaware or display pieces.
Who this product is for
This Jianzhan Tenmoku tea cup is best for people who want a functional tea piece with visible glaze variation, a quiet display presence, and enough individuality to work as a personal object or gift. It is not the best choice if you need every piece to be visually identical.
Compared with plain ceramic drinkware, this piece is chosen more for glaze character, hand feel, and display value.
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What is this product used for?
This Jianzhan Tenmoku tea cup is used for tea, coffee, sake, daily rituals, display, and gifting. It is designed as functional teaware first, with the glaze character adding display and gift value.
What material is it made from?
It is made as ceramic teaware with an iron-rich mineral glaze. The exact visual pattern can vary because kiln effects are part of the Tenmoku style.
Is it good as a gift?
Yes. It works well as a gift for tea drinkers, ceramic collectors, and people who enjoy objects with handmade character. Choose by use, size, glaze style, and presentation.
How should I care for it?
Rinse by hand with warm water, avoid abrasive cleaners, and let the piece dry fully before storing. Avoid harsh scrubbing because the glaze surface is part of the piece's visual character.
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Hand-Finished Ceramic Character
Tenmokus teaware is selected for visible glaze variation, hand-finished character, and forms that can work for tea drinking, display, collecting, and gifting. Because kiln effects and glaze movement can vary, each piece may show differences in pattern, color depth, and surface detail.
Jianzhan Tenmoku Glaze Style
Jianzhan Tenmoku teaware is known for dark ceramic surfaces, iron-rich glaze character, and kiln-influenced visual patterns such as spots, streaks, and color depth. Choose a piece by its form, rim shape, capacity, glaze pattern, and whether you want it mainly for daily tea use, display, or gifting.
Gift-Ready Teaware
Tenmokus pieces can work as gifts for tea drinkers, ceramic collectors, housewarming occasions, birthdays, holidays, and personal tea rituals. When choosing a gift, compare the recipient's preferred drink, hand feel, cup size, glaze style, and whether the piece should be practical for daily use or more display-focused.
Use and Care Notes
Use Jianzhan Tenmoku teaware for tea sessions, quiet daily rituals, display, and gifting. Rinse by hand with warm water, avoid abrasive cleaners, and let the piece dry fully before storing. Avoid microwave use, direct stove heat, sudden temperature shock, and any care method not listed on the product page.
FAQs
Please read our Shipping and Returns page to find out more.
What is Tenmoku Teaware?
Tenmoku glazes have high iron-content, creating rich colors and shiny surfaces. When fired, the iron forms patterns like oil spots or streaks, giving each piece a unique look.
Are they suitable for daily tea use?
Tenmokus pieces are presented as ceramic teaware for daily tea use, display, collecting, and gifting. If you need safety-sensitive details such as lead testing, lab reports, or exact compliance documentation, contact Tenmokus before purchase so the team can confirm the available product documentation.
Do you provide material or safety documentation?
Material and safety details should be checked against the specific product documentation available at the time of purchase. If you need lead-testing information, compliance documents, or other safety-sensitive details, contact Tenmokus before ordering instead of relying on a general product description.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes, we do ship worldwide. United States, Canada, France, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Ireland, Iceland Spain, Portugal, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Slovenia Poland, Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, Brazil, Chile, South Africa, UAE, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon.
What is your return policy?
If you are not happy with it, you can send it back within 30 days for an exchange or refund. No question asked.