Adagio Teas Harbin Yixing Tea Cups

A handmade work of Chinese art, with a tradition going back thousands of years. These tea cups are made from rare "zi sha" clay ("purple sand"), which is found only in the city of Yixing, in Jiangsu province. These often elaborate and whimsical tea cups are traditionally used for gongfu steeping, where tea is served in small cups over the course of many very short infusions. Ideal teas for this are oolongs and pu'erhs, although some black teas will be quite lovely, as well. The unglazed tea cups will become "seasoned", absorbing the rich tea oils over repeated use. So no matter which tea you choose, it's recommended to dedicate a Yixing pot to a particular type of tea for best flavor. Perfect for foodservice, restaurant and other professional industrial uses. Bulk pricing available through Adagio Wholesale. Matching teapot sold separately.