The Perfect Pair: Choosing the Best Tea Cup for Your Oriental Tea

The Perfect Pair: Choosing the Best Tea Cup for Your Oriental Tea

Did you know that the type of tea cup you use can enhance the experience of drinking different oriental teas? The right cup helps bring out the unique flavours, aromas, and traditions of each tea. Here’s a quick guide to the best tea cups for some popular oriental teas.

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1. Green Tea (e.g., Japanese Sencha, Chinese Longjing)

  • Recommended Tea Cups: Small, thin porcelain or ceramic cups with no handles.
  • Why: These cups help retain the tea's delicate aroma and allow you to appreciate the vibrant colour of green tea. Thin walls also provide a refined sipping experience.

2. Matcha (Japanese Tea Ceremony)

  • Recommended Tea Cups: Matcha bowls (Chawan).
  • Why: Matcha bowls are wide and deep, allowing enough space for whisking powdered matcha and creating a frothy texture. The wide opening also showcases the vibrant green color.

3. Oolong Tea (e.g., Tieguanyin, Da Hong Pao)

  • Recommended Tea Cups: Small, handleless Gongfu tea cups (often part of a Gongfu tea set).
  • Why: These cups are designed for smaller portions, allowing multiple infusions. The small size concentrates the aroma, making it easier to savor the complex flavors of oolong.

4. Pu-erh Tea (Aged and Fermented Tea)

  • Recommended Tea Cups: Yixing clay cups or small ceramic cups.
  • Why: Yixing clay is slightly porous, which helps retain the unique earthy flavors of Pu-erh tea. Over time, the clay enhances the tea-drinking experience by absorbing the tea’s essence.

8. Herbal Teas (e.g., Chrysanthemum, Ginger Tea)

  • Recommended Tea Cups: Glass or ceramic cups with wide openings.
  • Why: Wide openings allow better infusion of herbs and flowers, while glass cups showcase the vibrant colours.

6. Black Tea (e.g., Lapsang Souchong, Dianhong)

  • Recommended Tea Cups: Larger ceramic or porcelain cups with handles.
  • Why: Black tea is often consumed in larger portions and pairs well with milk or sugar. The larger cups retain heat well, and the handle provides comfort for hot liquids.

Tips for Choosing Tea Cups:

Material: Porcelain and ceramic cups are versatile and suitable for most teas, as they retain heat without altering the flavor. Yixing clay cups are ideal for earthy or aged teas.

Size & Shape: Smaller cups are better for concentrated flavors (e.g., oolong, Pu-erh), while larger cups work for everyday teas like black or herbal teas.

Aesthetics: For teas with a visual element (e.g., flowering teas), choose transparent cups.

Do you have a specific type of tea in mind, or are you looking for the perfect cup to complement your Gohobi collection? Feel free to reach out, and we’d be happy to help you find the ideal match!

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