Small Cup - Leaves Pattern # 96160

The Small Tea Cup has a gently flared rim and a steady foot, making it comfortable for serving short pours during everyday tea drinking. Raised foliage, a central round emblem and geometric borders give the compact cup texture and visual interest.

Small cups are a familiar part of Chinese tea service, particularly in gongfu practice, where modest servings encourage tasting aroma, texture and aftertaste. They are passed around the table or arranged beside a brewing vessel for successive infusions.

Made in China, this dark ceramic cup shows warm brown relief against a nearly black ground, with the carved leaf pattern standing out around the sides. Rinse it with warm water and dry it before putting it away.