Suiei Teacup set Set of 2

Yes, the Suiei teacup set is safe for both microwave and dishwasher use.
However, we recommend placing each handmade mug carefully in the dishwasher, avoiding contact with other dishes to prevent chipping.
The delicate rim and surface are finished with traditional ceramic crazing, which deserves gentle handling to preserve its quiet beauty over time.

Absolutely.

The Suiei teacup set is designed for everyday use, whether as a tea mug for quiet moments or as a refined vessel for other drinks you enjoy. Its balanced form fits naturally in the hand, while the surface, marked by subtle ceramic crazing, evolves beautifully with time.
This is, in fact, the wish of its creator, master potter Taichi Kawai: that each piece not only be used daily, but that it invite you to pause, even briefly, and admire its beauty as the light shifts across its glaze.
To help preserve its finish, avoid soaking and always dry thoroughly after washing. For frequent use, we recommend a traditional sealing treatment known as medome, which helps protect the glaze from moisture and stains (see next question for details).

As mentioned earlier, if you plan to use your Suiei teacup set daily, it’s worth considering medome, a traditional sealing method used in Japan to care for handmade ceramics.

Medome (目止め) helps prevent moisture, odors, and stains from penetrating the surface, especially when the glaze features ceramic crazing (kannyū 貫入). It’s a simple, optional treatment often done before first use, especially with artisanal wares.

Here’s how to do it:

1. Place the piece in a pot with water and a small handful of uncooked rice.
2. Heat until just before boiling, then simmer for about 10 minutes.
3. Let it cool naturally, rinse gently, and dry with a soft cloth.
   

This process gently fills the microscopic lines in the glaze, helping preserve the finish while maintaining its natural texture. It’s a meaningful gesture of care, one that connects you to the rhythm of Japanese craft and gives lasting life to your pottery mug.

Absolutely.

The Suiei teacup set makes a meaningful Japanese gift for those who appreciate quiet elegance and thoughtful detail.
Handcrafted in small batches, each piece carries the individuality of a true pottery gift: soft glaze textures, subtle ceramic crazing, and an organic feel that deepens over time.
No two cups are ever the same. That uniqueness is part of the charm.
The way the surface catches the light, the stillness it brings to simple moments, this is a gift that invites calm and presence.
Whether given to celebrate a housewarming, a tea ritual, or simply someone’s love for fine craftsmanship, the Suiei teacup set offers more than beauty. It offers emotion, reflection, and care.

Each cup in the Suiei set is not just another object, it exists because someone made it slowly, carefully, and with intention.
Each piece is handcrafted in limited batches, shaped without molds, and finished with a rare glaze crackle that forms delicate, shifting patterns on the surface. This natural effect, called kannyū (貫入) in Japanese, is never the same twice. It’s a living texture, born of fire and time, that reveals subtle new beauty with every use.
Because of this artisanal approach, no two cups are ever alike. What you hold is yours alone: a quiet, personal work of Japanese craft. Not mass-produced. Not replaceable.
That is what makes Suiei truly special.

Absolutely.
The Suiei Teacup Set blends beautifully with Western tableware, offering contrast through texture, form, and glaze. Whether paired with porcelain plates, rustic stoneware, or modern cutlery, each cup adds quiet depth to the table.
You can even enjoy it as a ceramic coffee cup, its smooth shape and gentle weight fit just as naturally into a slow morning routine as into a formal tea setting. Mixing styles isn’t about rules, it’s about intention. Let each piece reflect your own rhythm and aesthetic.

Crazing occurs when the glaze on pottery forms a network of fine surface cracks as it cools and contracts differently from the clay body beneath. In traditional Japanese pottery, this natural process is called kannyū (貫入).
Far from being a defect, kannyū is a valued feature in Japan, seen as a sign of depth, warmth, and individuality. The delicate pattern, known internationally as ceramic crazing or craquele in Europe, gives each piece a unique texture, like a quiet signature of the kiln’s fire and the artisan’s timing.
In the Suiei Teacup Set, these fine lines shift with use and light, slowly evolving over time. That’s part of the charm. It’s not just how the piece looks when new, but how it continues to change and reflect your daily rituals. Each vessel becomes more personal as its ceramic crazing deepens, an aesthetic rooted in imperfection and celebrated in wabi-sabi tradition.

Absolutely. While rooted in the Japanese tradition of the yunomi, the Suiei Teacup Set is designed for versatility.
Each cup can be enjoyed as a ceramic coffee cup in the morning, a matcha mug for quiet moments, or even a refined whiskey cup in the evening. The shape and size also make them perfect as ceramic espresso cups, adding a unique Japanese touch to your daily rituals.
Whether used individually or as a set, their soft curves and balanced weight adapt beautifully to a range of drinks, always with elegance, and always with intention.