Porcelain Asagao-gata Senchawan
Best choice for tea enthusiasts seeking a refined, traditional infusion experience.
Experience the art of Japanese tea with this exquisite Miyama senchawan, meticulously crafted from authentic Mino-yaki porcelain. Its pure white glaze beautifully enhances the vibrant color of your tea, while the deep, morning glory-shaped (Asagao-gata) design is engineered to concentrate flavor and aroma for an optimal infusion. This elegant teacup, perfect for enjoying delicate sencha or gyokuro, measures 8.1 cm wide and 6.3 cm high, with a capacity of 90 ml, offering a refined and traditional tea-drinking ritual.
$18.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.8
/ 5
Category Rank
73
/ 3273
#73 in Coffee & Tea Cups
Price vs Category Average
-65%
Below average
Material
Porcelain
/ Porcelain
Who it's for
- Aesthetes seeking a refined and comfortable tea-drinking experience
- Busy tea drinkers prioritizing effortless cleanup and long-term durability
- Sencha enthusiasts wanting to maximize aroma and cooling efficiency
Who should skip it
- Users sensitive to heat who prefer insulated or handled vessels
- Careless handlers prone to bumping or dropping delicate ceramics
- Budget-conscious shoppers looking for easily accessible, everyday teaware
Performance breakdown
Aroma concentration
The Asagao-gata shape expertly funnels delicate tea aromatics toward the nose.
Visual clarity
Pure white porcelain provides the perfect canvas for evaluating tea liquor.
Material authenticity
Genuine Mino-yaki craftsmanship offers a tactile, heritage-rich tea drinking experience.
Ergonomic handling
The handleless design requires careful handling when serving hot infusions.
Maintenance ease
Hand-wash only requirement demands extra care during the cleaning process.
Portion precision
The 90ml capacity is perfectly calibrated for traditional sencha and gyokuro.
Key Specs
Material
Porcelain
Capacity
90 ml (3.04 oz)
Width
8.1 cm (3.2 in)
Height
6.3 cm (2.5 in)
Ceramics Type
Mino-yaki
Origin
Made in Japan
Dishwasher Safe
No
Microwave Safe
No
Features
- Authentic Mino-yaki porcelain craftsmanship
- Asagao-gata shape enhances tea flavor
- Pure white color showcases tea hue
- Deep, conical design for optimal infusion
- Ideal for sencha or gyokuro
- Refined, traditional tea experience
What customers say
Reviewers express enthusiastic appreciation for the Miyama Asagao Senchawan, focusing primarily on its exquisite craftsmanship and functional elegance. The delicate yet durable porcelain and the unique morning glory shape are consistently praised for their visual appeal and comfortable ergonomics. Customers note the perfect weight and smooth lip, which significantly enhances the sencha drinking experience. The high quality glaze beautifully showcases the tea's color. While priced higher than standard options, consumers overwhelmingly agree the superior quality and sense of traditional luxury justify the investment. This piece successfully merges traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern usability, elevating the daily tea ritual.
Know before you buy
The morning glory-inspired, tapered shape is specifically designed to concentrate the aroma of your tea. Its deep, conical structure helps maintain the temperature and focus the flavor profile, making it ideal for delicate varieties like sencha or gyokuro.
No, this cup is not microwave or dishwasher safe. To preserve the integrity and finish of the Mino-yaki porcelain, we recommend hand-washing it with mild soap.
Yes, 90 ml (approximately 3 ounces) is the traditional size for high-quality Japanese green teas. This smaller volume is intended for savoring concentrated infusions rather than large servings of everyday tea.
The pure white glaze acts as a neutral canvas, allowing you to clearly observe the color and clarity of your tea. This is particularly useful for appreciating the vibrant, emerald hues characteristic of high-grade Japanese sencha.
This cup is not insulated and does not have a handle. Because it is made of traditional porcelain, it will conduct heat; we recommend holding the cup near the rim or allowing the tea to cool slightly before handling.
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