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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.
Handmade character
Each piece has natural kiln variation in glaze pattern, color depth, and surface detail.
Ready to gift
Suitable for tea lovers, ceramic collectors, birthdays, holidays, and housewarming gifts.
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Backed by Tenmokus' 30-day return policy and 4.9/5 customer rating.
Awaken your senses with the warmth of dawn. The Sunrise is a handmade Tenmoku tea cup, fired with a radiant orange-to-gold gradient that mirrors the first light of day. Crafted from high-fired porcelain and coated in a traditional iron glaze, its surface reveals shimmering oil-spot crystals that dance with every angle of light. Designed for tea lovers who cherish a daily tea ritual, this cup elevates each sip into a moment of calm and beauty. Looking for a meaningful gift? The Sunrise is a wearable piece of art—no two cups are alike, making yours truly one of a kind.
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Heat Resistent
Food Safe
Dishwasher
Microwave
Direct Heat on Stove
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Sunrise Jianzhan tea cup actually handcrafted?
Yes, every Sunrise Jianzhan cup is handmade using traditional Jianzhan techniques passed down through generations. Each piece is individually shaped and fired, so no two cups are exactly alike.
What makes the golden orange and pink glaze so unique?
The glaze gets its sunrise gradient warmth from iron-rich clay and natural mineral reactions during high-temperature firing. This process creates one-of-a-kind oil-spot and crystal patterns that cannot be replicated, making your cup truly unique.
Can I use this cup for drinks other than tea, like coffee or sake?
Absolutely, this Jianzhan cup is versatile enough for tea, matcha, coffee, sake, and even espresso. Its thick walls and smooth glaze enhance the aroma and flavor of any beverage you choose.
Is this cup safe for everyday use and is it durable?
Yes, it is completely food-safe and lead-free because it is high-fired at extreme temperatures, making it non-porous and durable. The cup also retains heat exceptionally well, keeping your drinks warm longer.
How should I care for my Jianzhan cup to preserve its beauty?
Hand wash only with mild soap and a soft sponge, then air dry completely. Over time, you can season the cup by steeping tea in it to enhance the glaze's natural luster, but always avoid microwaves and dishwashers.
Is this Sunrise cup a good gift option for someone who loves tea or Zen aesthetics?
Yes, it makes an excellent gift for tea lovers, collectors, or anyone who appreciates Zen-inspired craftsmanship. Each cup is shipped in careful packaging with extra protection for fragile items, ensuring it arrives safely.
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Over 72 Hours of Precision Handcrafting
Each piece of Tenmokus Teaware undergoes dutiful handcrafting taking more than 72 hours to finish. Craftsmanship is very important to us: it is the high quality of our craftsman work that makes each piece of Tenmoku pottery so special. Our artisan craftsman train for years to create stunning pieces that you can both use in your everyday life and display as works of art. Each Tenmokus piece is lovingly created by hand, ensuring that each piece is truly unique.
Own a Masterpiece in Teaware Industry
What makes these teaware so special is both their unique shape and their specialist glaze. Juanzhan Tenmoku tea cups are bowl shaped, but with a wide brim that allows the tea to stew and cool perfectly. They are glazed at a very high heat using a glaze with a high iron content, which creates a blackened and distinctively beautiful pattern that is unique only to Jianzhan Tenmoku pottery.
Elegent Gift Item & Gorgeous Presentation Box
Tenmokus Tea ware masterpieces are perfectly suited to be used as elegant gift items for all occasions. You can either shop one for yourself or a loved one when there’s need for a gift. These beautifully-crafted designs will serve as the ideal gift for weddings, birthday parties, Christmas get-togethers, office parties, housewarming, reunions or any family hangouts. All our tea ware comes with an elegant presentation box.
Heat Preservation & Improve the Taste
Many people say that no matter the liquor, water or coffee, will all become more mellow and delicious when they are in a Jian Zhan Tenmoku tea cup. That is because the special functional design of Jian Zhan Tenmoku for its iron content, sand content, as well as the thickness of the cup embryo and glaze. Therefore, using Jian Zhan to drink tea, it can help to preserve the heat for a long time and to improve the alkalinity in the tea liquid, so that to ensure the taste of tea, and also stimulate and enhance the aroma of the tea.
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 food safe?
Yes, they are 100% food safe.
Do they contain lead?
As the clay comes from the ground, there is no guarantee that the wares are 100% free of lead. It's less than 0.01%. It' safe to use. The fluxing agent for the glaze is natural iron ore and wood ash, not a bit of lead was used in the process.
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.

