Small Handmade Zisha Clay Cup for Tea

Description

This Small Zisha Teacup is the perfect size for 1 individual sipping dark teas such as Puerh and Heicha varieties. Handcrafted from mid-grade Zisha clay, this small teacup provides all the benefits of Zisha clay teaware, including heat retention and a unique mineral composition that softens the bitter compounds found in black and dark teas.

The clay allows the tea to “breathe”. It enhances every brew slightly, bringing out more of the fragrant, floral aromas and sweet flavor noes. At the same time, the iron-rich clay imparts a striking color and lasting durability that makes it perfect for teaware.

Natural Zisha teacups like this will develop a patina over time. Prized by tea enthusiasts, this pattern forms as a result of the clay’s porous structure. It absorbs volatile oils from the tea, building up a visible layer. It also gives the tea a more rounded flavor profile, and effectively means that you’re seasoning the cup with every drink.

It’s one of the reasons why Zisha Clay Teacups are so popular and have been for several centuries.