Yixing Zisha Clay Tea Cup + Aroma Cup + Saucer Set

A tasting cup is the equivalent of the western tea cup, in that the brewed tea is poured into this vessel for drinking - the main difference is that Pinming cups, the tasting cups, are usually smaller and thinner. An important thing to remember in this regard is that Gongfu style brewing focuses on enjoying each and every aspect of the tea to the fullest.
The aroma cup, however, is intended to be used to absorb the fragrance of the tea, with oolong in particular. This cup is taller and more slender than the tasting cup; usually, an aroma cup and tasting cup should be made of the same material and color.
Three options are offered: Zhu Ni, bright brick-red in color; Zhu Ni with white glaze; and Zi Ni, which is a darker brownish-red.

The cup saucer is used for carrying the tasting and aroma cups.

Each piece of this set is made from pure clay and solid wood, both superior in quality. The white glaze is natural and comfortable, with the workmanship on every part elegant and elaborate.

How to use

	Step 1: Pour the tea into the aroma cup..
Step 2: Then place the tasting cup upside down over the aroma cup.	Step 3: In a quick, smooth motion, flip the cups so that the aroma cup is then upside-down atop the tasting cup.
Step 4: Lift the aroma cup up off of the now full tasting cup, and wait until all of the tea liquid drips out of it.	Step 5:Holding the aroma cup in both hands, lift it to your nose and slowly inhale the fragrance. Rolling the cup gently back and forth between your hands can help with this.

Origin

Yixing County is known as the Pottery Capital of China for its extensive 6500-year history of the craft. The area boasts abundant resources of argil, tea, bamboo, and charcoal, each of which contributes an important base material for the making of pottery. Yixing Zisha products have earned countless prizes both at home in China as well as abroad, with a few exceptional works presented as national gifts during international diplomacy.