Elegant Handcrafted Chinese Ceramic Lotus Tea Cup Set
This set of 4 Chinese gongfu tea cups features delicate lotus seed pod designs crafted with hand-painted gold detailing and textured natural embossed surfaces. Each cup comes in a distinct muted, earthy tone — deep charcoal black, vintage brown, soft tea green, and warm off-white gray — a calm low-saturation palette that fits perfectly into modern and traditional tea spaces alike.
Cultural Meaning & Artisanal Craft
In Chinese culture, the lotus and its seed pod hold deep symbolic meaning: the lotus represents purity, elegance and tranquility core to Chinese tea philosophy, while the lotus seed pod symbolizes abundance, good fortune, and prosperity. Each gold accent on the lotus seed pod is hand-applied by skilled ceramic artisans, making every cup in this set a unique piece of functional art.
Designed for Comfort & Practical Use
The rounded, ergonomic cup shape fits comfortably in your hand, while the textured embossed body adds subtle grip to prevent slips during use. The slightly thickened ceramic construction retains heat well without burning your fingers, perfect for slow gongfu tea brewing and sipping.
Product Specifications
- Capacity per cup: 5.4oz (160ml)
- Dimensions: 2.6″ diameter x 2.4″ height (6.5cm x 6cm)
- Material: High-fired durable ceramic
- Set includes 4 assorted color cups, packaged in a gift-ready box
Ideal for daily personal tea time, multi-person tea gatherings, or as a thoughtful cultural gift for tea lovers and anyone who appreciates handcrafted Chinese design.
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