Montorgueil Tasting Teacup 30ml

The Montorgueil Tasting Teacup 30ml brings together the expressive energy of French Impressionism and the refined traditions of Gongfu tea culture. Inspired by Claude Monet's celebrated painting Rue Montorgueil, Paris, Festival of June 30, 1878, this handcrafted porcelain tasting cup captures the movement, color, and atmosphere of one of Impressionism's most vibrant urban masterpieces.

Rich red, blue, and ivory tones flow across the porcelain surface like banners dancing above a festive Parisian boulevard. Crafted in Jingdezhen, the historic capital of Chinese porcelain, the cup transforms a fleeting moment of artistic inspiration into a vessel designed for daily tea appreciation.

The Inspiration: Monet's Rue Montorgueil

Monet's famous cityscape celebrates movement, light, and collective joy. Rather than focusing on precise details, he captured the sensation of a bustling street alive with color and energy. The Montorgueil Tasting Teacup embraces this same philosophy through a dynamic glaze composition that feels spontaneous, vibrant, and full of life.

The layered colors create visual depth and movement across the surface, ensuring every cup possesses its own individual character while remaining true to the artistic spirit of the collection.

An Impressionist Canvas in Porcelain
The expressive glaze transforms the exterior into a miniature work of art. As light moves across the surface, subtle shifts in texture and color reveal new details, making each tea session a unique visual experience.

Engineered for the Gongfu Tea Ritual

Beyond its artistic appearance, the Montorgueil Tasting Teacup is carefully designed to support traditional Gongfu tea appreciation. Its compact 30ml capacity encourages focused tasting, allowing tea drinkers to experience the full progression of aroma, texture, and flavor across multiple infusions.

Pristine White Interior
The smooth white interior glaze provides a clean, high-contrast backdrop for evaluating tea liquor color and clarity. From pale silver needle white tea to deep amber oolongs, every infusion can be appreciated with precision.

Perfectly Proportioned for Tasting
The traditional 30ml capacity helps preserve temperature while encouraging attentive, sip-by-sip appreciation throughout a Gongfu tea session.

Refined Lip Feel
The gently flared rim rests naturally against the lips, allowing tea to flow smoothly across the palate and enhancing the overall tasting experience.

Artisan Texture & Comfort
The textured glaze provides a comfortable, secure grip while highlighting the handcrafted nature of the vessel. The cup feels balanced and reassuring in the hand, whether used during a solo tea session or shared among guests.

Designed for Tea Appreciation

Whether paired with a gaiwan, teapot, or complete Gongfu tea set, the Montorgueil Tasting Teacup brings artistic energy and refined functionality to every tea ritual.

It is particularly well suited for oolong teas, white teas, green teas, and specialty loose-leaf teas where visual clarity and evolving flavor profiles are central to the experience.

Specifications

• Product: Montorgueil 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 daily tea rituals
• Suitable for: Oolong tea, white tea, green tea, and specialty loose-leaf teas
• Interior: Smooth white glaze for tea liquor evaluation
• 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.