{"title":"Cups","description":"\u003cp\u003eHandleless Japanese cups for tea, coffee and everyday drinking. Discover yunomi and other cups in porcelain, ceramic, glass, wood and bamboo, from compact tasting cups to larger everyday forms. Some stand out through shape and texture, others through glaze, pattern, symbolism or unusual materials, bringing different character to a simple drinking cup.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kutani-korin-ume-tea-cup","title":"Kutani (九谷焼) korin ume tea cup","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Kutani-yaki (九谷焼), Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/pages\/faq#:~:text=recognised%20traditional%20craft%3F-,METI,-%2C%20Japan%27s%20Ministry%20of\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMETI\u003c\/a\u003e-designated traditional craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Korin Ume (光琳梅) motif; stylised plum blossom pattern inspired by Ogata Korin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- 8.3cm wide, 10.5cm tall; suits sencha, hojicha, sake or daily tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Korin Ume (光琳梅) pattern takes its name from Ogata Korin (1658-1716), the Rinpa school artist whose stylised plum blossom compositions became one of the most recognised motifs in Japanese decorative art. The flowing branches and rounded petals here carry that lineage, rendered in Kutani's characteristic bold overglaze enamels with touches of gold against white porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKutani-yaki (九谷焼) was first produced in the city of Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture, in the mid-17th century and is designated by Japan's Ministry of Economy as a traditional craft. It is known above all for its vivid overglaze enamel colours and bold, pictorial surfaces that make each piece feel like a small painting. The yunomi (湯のみ) form is slightly taller than most tea cups at 10.5cm, giving it a slender, upright character that suits the elegance of the motif. The contrast between the deep colours, white ground and gold reflects Kutani's slightly opulent tradition without feeling heavy. At 8.3cm wide it fits comfortably in the hand for sencha, hojicha, sake, or daily tea. The kind of cup that adds a small measure of art to an ordinary morning.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928477495639,"sku":"CUG-CER-KUT-NAG-001-","price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04965.jpg?v=1777671876"},{"product_id":"kutani-tea-cup-with-gold-leaf","title":"Kutani Ware Porcelain Cup, Gold Leaf, 370ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Real gold leaf is fired over the decorated porcelain, creating a luminous surface with natural variation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Made in Ishikawa, bringing Kutani Ware together with the region’s centuries-old gold-leaf tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Broad areas of gold catch the light differently as the cup turns, making the surface itself the focal point\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eGold is the reason this cup immediately stands apart.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eGold leaf is applied over the decorated porcelain and fired again, becoming part of the finished surface rather than simply sitting on top. The resulting pattern shifts between brighter and softer areas as the cup moves in the light, with small differences from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe material also has a particularly strong connection to where the cup is made. Kutani Ware comes from Ishikawa Prefecture, while nearby Kanazawa has developed one of Japan’s defining gold-leaf traditions over roughly four centuries. Today, Kanazawa accounts for around 99% of Japan’s domestic gold-leaf production. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThat regional connection gives the decoration more context: two crafts associated with Ishikawa meeting on one object, rather than gold being added simply for visual richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe generous porcelain form gives the decoration plenty of uninterrupted surface, allowing the gold to remain the main feature whether the cup is being used or simply sitting on the table.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928477626711,"sku":"CUG-CER-KUT-NAG-002-","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04962.jpg?v=1777672151"},{"product_id":"edo-glass-gold-tea-bowl-with-light-snow","title":"Edo Glass Light Snow Cup, Gold Leaf, 150ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Real Kanazawa gold leaf catches the light across clear Edo Glass with a soft, snow-like finish\u003cbr\u003e• Low 150ml shape and wide opening work for cold tea or sake, as well as ice cream, fruit and small desserts\u003cbr\u003e• Matching larger Kinsai Awayuki dessert bowls extend the same glass-and-gold look across the table\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wide opening is what makes this small glass especially versatile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear Edo Glass has a soft, snow-like appearance, scattered with real Kanazawa gold leaf that catches warm flashes of light as the cup moves. The contrast between cool glass and gold gives even a simple serving a little more presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 150ml, the low, wide form works naturally for cold tea or sake, but the generous opening also makes it practical for a scoop of ice cream, berries, cut fruit, yoghurt or another small dessert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt belongs to Yoshitani Glass’s Kinsai Awayuki collection. iromizu also carries a larger matching five-bowl dessert set, allowing the same glass-and-gold finish to continue from drinks into dessert and small servings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs each piece is handmade, slight differences in shape, finish and decoration may occur.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928478019927,"sku":"CUG-GLS-OEX-002-","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC05130.jpg?v=1778179884"},{"product_id":"enuma-cup-cherry-by-shirasagi","title":"Yamanaka Ware Enuma Cherry Wood Cup, 180ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Rounded body and narrower opening help gather the aroma of tea and coffee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Japanese cherry wood, or sakura, brings a fine grain and naturally warm tone to every cup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• 180ml wooden form stays comfortable to hold with both warm and iced drinks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Enuma Cup is shaped to make aroma part of the experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts rounded body widens below before drawing in towards the opening, helping keep the fragrance of tea or coffee closer to the rim as you drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version is turned from Japanese cherry wood, or sakura. The grain is fine and understated, with a naturally warm tone that gives it a softer appearance than the more strongly patterned zelkova version. Because every piece comes from natural timber, the grain and colour will vary from cup to cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWood changes how the cup feels in use too. It transfers heat more slowly than ceramic or glass, so a warm drink remains comfortable in the hand, while an iced drink avoids the sharply cold feel of glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 180ml, it is well suited to tea or a shorter coffee, giving the familiar experience of an everyday cup a noticeably different material character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsider the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/products\/shirasagi-set?variant=53280016662871\"\u003eShirasagi bundle set\u003c\/a\u003e for a full collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e* Because no two pieces of wood are the same in nature, every cup truely has its unique pattern and colour. 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Seikou Kiln’s glass-like \u003cem\u003ewa enogu\u003c\/em\u003e overglaze sits slightly raised from the porcelain, giving the colours depth and allowing the pattern to be felt rather than appearing as a completely flat print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 180ml capacity puts it in a useful everyday range. 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