Geometric Gold Rim Ceramic Tea Cup
Chinese tea cups for small pours and everyday tea
Choose a tea cup around the way you drink: several small pours during a gongfu session, a quiet cup on your own, or tea shared with guests. This collection brings together ceramic and porcelain tea cups in floral, geometric, speckled and kiln-glaze finishes. Compare the listed capacity, rim shape and dimensions before choosing a design.
Choose your tea cup size
Small Chinese tea cups suit repeated servings from a separate brewer. They are not the same size as a large breakfast mug, so check the volume in milliliters rather than judging from a photograph. Leave space below the rim for comfortable handling; the amount you normally pour may be lower than the stated capacity.
- A small tasting pour: the Persimmon Teacup is listed at 50 ml, with a 6.2 cm diameter.
- A larger individual serving: the Green Glaze Gold Spot Tea Cup is listed at approximately 110 ml, with a 6.6 cm diameter.
- A wider porcelain option: the Kintsugi White Porcelain Tea Cup is listed at 120 ml, with a 10 cm diameter. Compare its wider profile with the more compact options.
For volume conversions and different serving styles, see teacup sizes in ml and oz.
Ceramic tea cups, porcelain and glaze finishes
Porcelain is a type of ceramic, not a completely separate material category. Material alone does not determine how a cup feels: its wall thickness, rim and shape also matter. Use the product photos to compare these details alongside the finish.
For blue-toned glaze, consider the Raindrop Blue Glaze Teacup. For a contrasting patterned option, compare the Black Gold Geometric Ceramic Tea Cup. If you are specifically shopping for Jian Zhan or Tenmoku-style pieces, visit the separate Jian Zhan and Tenmoku collection.
Pair a cup with your brewing setup
For gongfu tea, brew loose leaves in a gaiwan or teapot and pour into your serving cups. When sharing tea, compare the combined volume of the cups with the amount your brewer produces in one infusion. You can choose matching cups or mix finishes while keeping the serving sizes similar.
For a present, check our tea cup gifts and gift sets. Read the selected product's package contents before ordering: an individual cup, a cup with a gift box and a multi-piece set are different purchases.
Common questions about tea cups
Why are gongfu tea cups small?
Gongfu brewing often involves repeated infusions served in small portions. A small cup lets you finish each pour before the next infusion. Choose a larger serving cup if that better matches your routine.
Can the same cup be used for green tea, black tea and oolong?
A serving cup can be used for different teas. Brew each tea with suitable water temperature and steeping time, then pour into the cup. Choose the capacity and shape that feel comfortable to use.
Can every ceramic tea cup go in a dishwasher or microwave?
No. Suitability depends on the particular piece, including decorative finishes. Check the care details for the selected cup rather than assuming that all ceramic or porcelain pieces can be treated alike.