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Usurai Pottery

Suiei Teacup set Set of 2

Name: Suiei | Teacup Set
Brand: Usurai Pottery
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)

$120.00

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This piece is handmade by the artisan exclusively to order.

Creation time: 20–22 weeks.
Expected Arrival: 1 November – 16 November.
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Product Details

In the Box: 2 Handcrafted Japanese Teacups (Yunomi)
Material: Glazed Pottery with Natural Crazing
Color Palette: Emerald Green, Ocean Green, Charcoal Black, Clay Brown
Dimensions: Approx. Diameter 3.3" × Height 3.3" (85 × 83 mm)
Weight: Approx. 7.9 oz (225 g)
Volume: Approx. 8.5 fl oz (250 ml)

Exclusivity Note: Each Suiei teacup set is handcrafted. Variations in glaze and form reflect the uniqueness of artisanal work.

The Suiei Teacups have a grounded handleless form that feels natural in the palm and steady on the table.

Handmade in Kyoto in small batches by master potter Taichi Kawai, each cup is fired to an emerald glaze where delicate crackle lines can form naturally in the kiln, shifting from deep green at the rim to clearer tones across the body.

They blend the elegance of traditional Japanese yunomi with modern versatility, equally suited to sencha, hojicha, genmaicha, or coffee. The quiet color holds its presence, then lets the moment stay simple.

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Individually Crafted, Never Uniform
Each piece in the Suiei teacup set is shaped and glazed by hand in small, limited batches. No two are ever exactly alike.
The depth of color, subtle asymmetries, and delicate crackle glaze patterns quietly reflect the artisan’s hand.
These are not mass-produced ceramics, but personal, lasting expressions of Japanese craftsmanship.
Crackle Glaze with a Living Surface
The surface of each cup reveals a fine web of lines, natural cracks formed during the high-heat firing process.
This crackle glaze is more than decorative: it evolves over time, deepening with use and care.
It fosters a personal connection, growing more beautiful as it ages
Cultural Heritage of the Suiei
The Suiei set is rooted in the tradition of Japanese everyday teaware, where beauty is meant to be lived with, not only admired.
Its form recalls the spirit of a yunomi (湯のみ), a Japanese teacup designed for daily tea drinking, while remaining versatile enough for modern coffee or tea rituals.
This balance of heritage and flexibility allows the set to move naturally between Japanese and Western table settings, making it both culturally grounded and easy to live with.

Care Guide

About your Suiei Teacup Set
Even as fine handcrafted pottery, these cups are made to be used and appreciated, not kept on display.
They reward gentle handling to protect their beauty.

Maintenance

Microwave and Dishwasher: The set is microwave and dishwasher safe.
In the dishwasher, place each cup securely so it does not touch other items, especially around the rim.
Gentle Cleaning: Hand washing with a soft sponge and mild detergent is ideal.
After rinsing, dry thoroughly with a soft cloth to maintain glaze clarity and the surface texture.
Preservation Over Time: With steady care, each cup will age gracefully and feel more personal over time, as the surface develops a quiet depth through use.

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For the Moments You Value

Because You’re Not Like the Rest

Not all objects belong in your life.
Some are just things, easy to find, easy to forget. But not this.

The Suiei teacup set is part of a different world: one of quiet care, refined craft, and presence that lingers.
Made in small batches from fine Japanese ceramics, each cup bears delicate lines, soft asymmetries, and a depth of glaze that no machine could replicate.
If you value thoughtfulness over trends, and beauty over convenience, then these were made with you in mind.
Because the way you live, the objects you choose, and the rituals you cherish, they all reflect something deeper.

These aren’t just Japanese ceramic tea cups.
They are everyday reminders that you deserve to surround yourself with meaning, not just things.

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Beauty That Makes You Pause

Not Just a Teacup, a Peaceful Moment

In the rush of deadlines, screens, and constant movement, stillness becomes rare.
The Suiei teacup set offers more than a pause, it offers a space to return to yourself.
Each cup, shaped slowly and with intention, carries the rhythm of its creation. When held, that rhythm becomes your own.

Taichi Kawai, the artist behind these works, hopes his ceramics will be used every day. But more than that, he hopes you'll stop, just for a second, and think: How beautiful this is.
As light moves across the surface, the colors shift, the reflections soften, and time seems to slow. That fleeting stillness, he says, is what makes the piece alive.
More than just Japanese tableware, Suiei reflects the spirit of wabi sabi pottery, beauty in imperfection, meaning in simplicity, and presence in the everyday.
It may only be tea. Yet in that instant, it becomes something else: clarity, grounding, and quiet renewal.

Quiet Beauty, Every Day

A Teacup Set That Slows Time

Bring calm to your table with Suiei, tea mugs that reflect quiet beauty, crafted for those who value presence in the everyday.

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Where Earth Becomes Art

From Kyoto, with Stillness and Fire

The Suiei Teacup set is born at Usurai Pottery in Kyoto, where master potter Taichi Kawai turns earth and fire into quiet emotion.
After honing his craft in Shigaraki, he founded his studio to explore the interplay of form, texture, and light.
His signature crackle glaze, known as kannyū (貫入), creates fine ceramic crazing beneath the surface, like frozen water beginning to thaw.
Rooted in the soul of Japanese pottery, each piece shifts with the light,subtle, expressive, and never the same twice.

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Cultural Notes

Tea Mug Refined. The Japanese Way

In traditional Japanese tea culture, the yunomi (湯呑) is a handleless teacup used for everyday tea drinking. Taller than a sake cup and more relaxed than formal teaware, it represents comfort, presence, and quiet routine.
You might think of it as a small tea mug with no handle, shaped to sit naturally in the hand and invite a grounded pause.
In Japanese pottery, pieces like the yunomi are often finished with beautiful glazes. In the case of the Suiei teacup set, each piece features traditional ceramic crazing, a delicate pattern of surface cracks formed as the glaze cools after firing.
In Japan, this is known as kannyū (貫入), cherished not as flaw, but as soul. In Europe, the same effect is called craquele, admired for its texture and timeless beauty.
This is where everyday function meets quiet emotion.

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Finished with delicate ceramic crazing, each pottery mug in the Suiei teacup set captures shifting light and subtle depth.
Rooted in the tradition of Japanese pottery, it doesn’t just tell a story, it invites stillness and beauty into the everyday.

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Teacup set Q&A

Can I put the Suiei teacup set in the microwave or dishwasher?

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.

Can I use the Suiei teacup set every day?

Absolutely.
The Suiei teacup set is made for everyday use, whether for tea or any drink you enjoy. Its balanced form fits naturally in the hand, and the subtle ceramic crazing evolves beautifully over time.
This is exactly what potter Taichi Kawai hopes for, that each cup invites a small pause to admire its beauty.
Avoid soaking, dry well, and for frequent use, a simple medome treatment can help protect the glaze.

Is the Suiei teacup set a good gift idea?

Yes. The Suiei teacup set makes a meaningful Japanese gift for anyone who appreciates quiet elegance.
Handcrafted in small batches, each cup shows its own glaze texture and subtle crazing, deepening in character over time.
No two are alike. Whether for a housewarming, a tea ritual, or a love of craftsmanship, Suiei offers more than beauty, it offers calm and presence.

Ok but…..what makes the Suiei teacup set so special?

Each Suiei cup exists because someone made it slowly and with intention.
Handcrafted in small batches without molds, each piece shows a unique glaze crackle called kannyū (貫入), a living pattern that shifts with use.
No two cups are alike.
What you hold is yours alone, a quiet and personal work of Japanese craft, not mass-produced and not replaceable.

Can the Suiei Teacup Set be used for drinks other than tea?

Yes.
Rooted in the yunomi tradition, the Suiei Teacup Set is designed for versatility.
Each cup works as a ceramic coffee cup, a calming matcha mug, a refined whiskey cup, or even a ceramic espresso cup.
Its soft curves and balanced weight adapt to many drinks, offering quiet elegance and intention in every use.

Do you ship to the EU and the US, and what about insurance?

Yes. We ship worldwide, including the EU and the US.
Your shipment is insured, and we’ll provide a tracking number after dispatch so you can follow it easily.
Every order is packed securely and handled with the utmost care to help it arrive safely.

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Featured Focus

Suiei, Light Held in Shadow

The name Suiei (翠影) combines two kanji: 翠, meaning “emerald” or “jade green,” and 影, meaning “shadow” or “reflection.” Together, they evoke the image of light passing through still water, where depth, color, and movement quietly shift.
This poetic name mirrors the surface of each handmade mug, subtle, luminous, and ever-changing with the light.
More than a vessel, Suiei is a moment of reflection shaped in clay, inviting presence and attention with every use.

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Suiei Teacup set Set of 2

Product Details

Because You’re Not Like the Rest

Not Just a Teacup, a Peaceful Moment

A Teacup Set That Slows Time

From Kyoto, with Stillness and Fire

Usurai Pottery

Tea Mug Refined. The Japanese Way

still unsure about ordering from Japan?

We get it, ordering from overseas can feel uncertain.

Teacup set Q&A

Suiei, Light Held in Shadow

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