ZHAMS Hand Painted Celadon Kungfu Teacups

These are traditional Gongfu-style teacups, so they're quite petite—holding approximately 2 tablespoons of liquid. If you're used to Western-sized teacups, these will feel tiny. But that's intentional! In Gongfu tea ceremony, you're doing multiple quick steeps and sipping slowly, so the small size is actually perfect for that ritual. They're not for your morning mug of coffee.

Each cup features a beautiful hand-painted fish and lotus pattern, with a really cool three-dimensional fish design on the bottom that you can see through the tea. Because they're hand-painted, every piece is slightly different—no two are exactly alike. The craftsmanship is impressive, with a high-quality glossy finish that multiple buyers rave about. It's authentic Longquan celadon, which is a traditional Chinese ceramic style prized by collectors.

Yes! Several reviewers specifically mention how surprisingly comfortable these are to hold. The shape fits nicely in your hand despite the small size. They work particularly well with the matching ZHAMS gaiwan if you're building out a complete tea set, and the ergonomic design makes them great for beginners who are just getting into Gongfu tea.

This is worth knowing upfront: these are delicate items, and several customers reported receiving chipped or broken cups due to inadequate packaging. The cups themselves are well-made and beautiful, but the shipping protection isn't always sufficient. If you order these, inspect them immediately upon arrival and contact the seller right away if there's any damage. It's a shipping issue, not a quality issue with the cups themselves.

Absolutely! While they're designed for traditional tea service, their small size and beautiful design make them versatile. Some people use them as sake cups, small decorative pieces, or even for serving sauces or condiments. The hand-painted artistry makes them lovely display items even when not in use. Just keep in mind they're fragile, so they're not great for everyday rough handling.

Yes, they're actually excellent for beginners. The comfortable grip makes them easy to handle, and the proper small capacity helps you learn the traditional multiple-steep ritual correctly. Plus, if you get the matching gaiwan, you'll have a coordinated starter set. The fact that you can repurpose them for other uses also means you're not locked into one specific tea practice if you decide it's not for you.