Giverny Ripple Tasting Teacup 30ml

The Giverny Ripple Tasting Teacup 30ml draws inspiration from the tranquil beauty of Claude Monet's legendary water lily garden at Giverny. Designed for the Gongfu tea community, this handcrafted porcelain tasting cup captures the stillness of reflective water, floating lily pads, and the subtle movement of light across a peaceful pond.

A serene blue-grey glaze mirrors the surface of calm water beneath a cloud-softened sky, while delicate touches of green and blue drift across the porcelain like lily pads carried by gentle ripples. The result is a vessel that embodies balance, contemplation, and quiet beauty.

The Inspiration: Monet's Water Lily Garden at Giverny

Throughout his later years, Monet devoted himself to studying the ever-changing reflections and atmosphere of his beloved garden pond. Rather than painting fixed objects, he sought to capture fleeting moments of light, color, and movement.

The Giverny Ripple Tasting Teacup reflects this same artistic philosophy through a layered glaze composition that evokes water, sky, and vegetation merging into a single harmonious landscape.

A Living Canvas of Reflection
The subtle interplay of blue-grey, green, and soft tonal variation creates a calming visual rhythm that changes gently under different lighting conditions. Like an Impressionist painting, the cup reveals new details the longer it is observed.

Designed for Gongfu Tea Appreciation

At 30ml, this traditional Pinmingbei (tasting cup) is perfectly proportioned for focused tea appreciation. The smaller capacity encourages slower drinking and allows tea lovers to fully experience the aroma, texture, flavor, and evolving character of each infusion.

The compact form rests naturally between the fingers, creating an intimate connection between hand, vessel, and tea.

Perfectly Sized for Multiple Infusions
The 30ml capacity preserves temperature while supporting the traditional rhythm of Gongfu Cha. It allows each infusion to be enjoyed at its ideal drinking temperature without rushing the experience.

Fine Porcelain Craftsmanship
Crafted from fine porcelain, the cup offers excellent flavor neutrality and a refined drinking experience. The smooth porcelain body highlights the color and clarity of tea liquor while allowing the true character of the tea to shine through.

Designed for Mindful Tea Rituals

Whether enjoyed during a quiet morning session, shared among friends, or paired with a favorite gaiwan for personal tea practice, the Giverny Ripple Tasting Teacup brings a sense of stillness and balance to every pour.

Its calming palette pairs beautifully with delicate white teas, refined oolongs, green teas, and other specialty loose-leaf teas where subtle flavor and aroma deserve careful attention.

Specifications

• Product: Giverny Ripple Tasting Teacup
• Dimension: 47H × 49W mm / 1.85H × 1.93W inch
• Volume: 30ml / 1.06oz
• Material: Fine porcelain
• Type: Gongfu Tasting Cup (Pinmingbei)
• Use: Gongfu tea tasting, tea appreciation, and mindful tea rituals
• Suitable for: White tea, green tea, oolong tea, and specialty loose-leaf teas
• Care: Hand wash only. Avoid abrasive cleaners that may scratch the surface. Microwave safe.
• Uniqueness: Every single piece is individually handcrafted and glazed; no two are exactly identical.