Coarse Pottery Gong Fu Tea Cup 75ml

Chinese tea cups are often called “Gong Fu tea cups” or “Pinming cups”, used in traditional Gong Fu Cha ceremonies. They are small, handleless cups designed for enjoying fine tea in small sips.

Handles are removed to allow a closer connection to the tea. Holding the cup directly helps you feel the temperature and engage with the experience more mindfully, which is important in Chinese tea culture.

Small cups help you appreciate the tea’s aroma and flavour in a concentrated way. They also allow for multiple short steeps rather than one long infusion, which is central to Gong Fu tea preparation.

Gently hold the cup with your thumb on one side and your index and middle fingers supporting the base. This grip keeps the cup stable and prevents burning your fingers, while showing good tea etiquette.

The first steep is often used to rinse the leaves and awaken their flavour. It’s usually poured over the tea ware or discarded, not drunk, especially with oolong or pu-erh teas.

Traditionally, milk is not added to Chinese tea. Most Chinese teas are delicate and meant to be enjoyed on their own to appreciate their full flavour and aroma.

Yes. Fine china retains heat well and helps keep your tea warm longer. The small size also means you drink it before it cools too much.