Ming-Echo Hand-Relief Teacups

Ming Echoes in the Palm

Designed and handcrafted by Hong Jianpeng, these relief teacups draw inspiration from Ming Dynasty Dehua porcelain, where form, symbolism, and daily use were never separated. Each cup is small, quiet, and intentional—made not to impress at first glance, but to reveal itself through repeated use.

With a capacity of approximately 30ml, these cups are designed for focused tasting, allowing you to slow down and truly engage with each infusion.

How It Feels

Small, Calm, and Intimate

• Ultra-compact form encourages mindful sipping
• Relief patterns add subtle tactile feedback in the hand
• White porcelain highlights the clarity and color of tea
• Ideal for gongfu-style tea sessions and shared tastings

The cup disappears when you drink—leaving only the tea and the moment.

As your fingers brush against the raised bamboo or the textured pine bark, you aren't just holding a cup—you are feeling the maker's rhythm.

Why It’s Different

Classical Motifs, Hand-Relieved

Each cup features hand-carved relief designs inspired by traditional Chinese symbols known as

“梅兰竹菊松” — Plum, Orchid, Bamboo, Chrysanthemum, and Pine, representing:

• Resilience
• Integrity
• Humility
• Grace
• Endurance

Poetic inscriptions are integrated naturally into the surface, not as decoration, but as part of the cup’s rhythm and balance.

No molds.
No repetition.
Each cup is individually formed, carved, and finished—no two are exactly alike.

Built for Daily Tea

• High-fired porcelain suitable for everyday use
• Comfortable lip and balanced proportions
• Easy to clean despite relief details
• Designed for repeated brewing, not occasional display

Set Details

• Set of 4 cups
• Approx. 30ml each
• Individually handcrafted, each with unique relief and inscription

30ml is not for quenching thirst, but for awakening the senses. It turns a large pour into a focused conversation.

Founder Anchor

“A small cup changes the way you drink tea. It slows you down, brings people closer, and turns sharing into a ritual.”

These relief teacups are not about collecting the past—they are about living with it, one quiet cup at a time.