Glass Teacup

Glass teacups are for looking as much as tasting. The wall is thin and clear, so the colour of the liquor reads immediately and you can judge a steep by eye before committing to the next one.

What is in this collection

Double-wall cups that keep the outside cool while the tea stays hot, single-wall cups with a filter basket for brewing in the cup, and shaped cups for gongfu service.

Double wall or single wall?

Double-wall cups are easier to hold and hold heat longer, at some cost to aroma. Single-wall cups put the tea closer to the nose, which is why tasting sets use them.

Keeping them clear

Glass clouds over time from tannin and mineral film. A warm rinse after each session does most of the work, and the borosilicate cleaning guide covers the rest without scratching the surface.