Vintage Plum Blossom Teacups

Everyday Tea, With Honest Hands

This fully handcrafted teacup takes its inspiration from Qing Dynasty Dehua relief ware, featuring the classic plum blossom and magpie motif—symbols of resilience and quiet joy.

With a wide mouth and shallow depth, it naturally suits teas that invite observation as much as drinking: Pu-erh, Oolong, and White Tea.The wide mouth (7.3cm) allows the rich aromatics of aged teas to disperse and reach your nose effectively while showcasing the deep liquor colors.

This is a cup made for daily tea.
Not refined to perfection—made real by the hand.

If you prefer flawless symmetry... this cup may not be for you

How It Feels

Open, Grounded, Unfiltered

The wide opening lets tea color unfold clearly in front of you, while the shallow form cools the liquor slightly faster—comfortable for unhurried sipping.

In the hand, you’ll notice subtle unevenness:
finger marks, soft edges, and a grounded weight that feels closer to earth than glaze. This is intentional.

Small black iron spots appear naturally after firing.
The foot carries traces of wheat chaff from the kiln—quiet reminders of traditional firing methods.

Nothing is hidden.
Nothing is corrected.

Why It’s Different

Imperfection, By Choice

• Qing-Style Relief Motif
  Plum blossom and magpie, softly raised—not decorative excess, just enough presence.
• Iron-Rich Porcelain Clay
  Produces natural speckling during firing; each cup varies slightly.
• Visible Handmade Marks
  Shaped, trimmed, and finished without over-polishing.
• Honest Disclaimer
  If you prefer flawless symmetry or uniform glaze, this cup may not be for you.

Ideal For

• Pu-erh, Oolong, White Tea
• Daily Gongfu sessions
• Drinkers who value process over polish
• Tea tables that welcome imperfection

Built for Daily Use

• Thick enough for regular handling
• Unglamorous, practical, and grounded
• Each cup is unique due to handcraft and firing conditions
• Sold as a single cup

Size

Height: 3.5 cm
Diameter: 7.3 cm

Taiwu Note

This cup does not try to impress.
It reveals itself slowly—through use, light, and repetition.

If you accept its marks, it will quietly stay with you for years.