This Yixing Purple Clay Bird Tea Cup depicts a magpie standing among flowers. In Chinese folk culture, the magpie is known as the bird that announces good news, symbolizing happiness and joyful events. Beside the magpie are four Chinese characters, “Jin Shang Tian Hua”, which refers to embroidering flowers on colorful silk—an expression of double celebration and blessings multiplied.

The tea cup features a distinctive and thoughtful design. The lid is topped with a round yellow bead, the handle is shaped like bamboo, and the bottom of the cup is formed into a raised arc, giving the entire piece a unique and elegant silhouette. Made from authentic Yixing purple clay, it is recommended to dedicate each cup to a single type of tea to preserve purity of flavor. Over time, the cup naturally absorbs tea aroma, developing a mellow fragrance unique to the tea it brews. Multiple Yixing tea cups can be used for different teas and displayed at home as decorative pieces filled with tea fragrance.

Highly regarded by tea connoisseurs, the Yixing Purple Clay Bird Tea Cup is considered an indispensable item for tea enthusiasts. Its exceptional qualities come from genuine ZiSha (purple clay) found only in Yixing, Jiangsu Province, and the craftsmanship of skilled artisans. Many believe Yixing tea cups provide one of the best ways to steep tea.

Features:
• Magpie & Floral Motif: Symbolizes good news, joy, and double blessings in Chinese culture
• Authentic Yixing ZiSha Clay: Naturally breathable, enhancing tea aroma and flavor
• Unique Aroma Adsorption: Gradually absorbs tea fragrance; recommended for brewing one type of tea
• Improves with Use: Surface becomes smoother, glossier, and more refined over time
• Excellent Thermal Stability: Slow heat transfer offers strong resistance to hot and cold changes
• Distinctive Design Details: Bamboo-shaped handle, rounded lid bead, and raised arc base

Materials & Contents:
• Material: Yixing Clay (ZiSha)
• Includes: 1 × Tea Cup, 1 × Lid

Size & Capacity:
• Dimensions: Length 13.5 cm (5.31 inches), Width 8.2 cm (3.22 inches), Height 11 cm (4.33 inches)
• Capacity: 320 ml (10.82 oz)
• Made In: Yixing, Jiangsu, China