Kutani Glaze Yunomi & Guinomi Cups – Seasonal Specialty Tasting Vessels

These specialty cups from The Cup Culture celebrate the harmony of form, glaze, and seasonality in your daily drinking rituals. Inspired by the Japanese traditions of yunomi (tea) and guinomi (sake or spirits) vessels, each cup is a contemporary interpretation crafted with gentle inward curves and a wide lip to enhance aroma capture and smooth sipping. Ideal for enjoying specialty coffee, tea, or spirits, they’re designed to elevate the sensory experience of tasting.

Snowdrop White Yunomi Cup – Crisp Glaze Tasting Vessel for Tea or Coffee
A cool-toned cup inspired by winter’s stillness, with a satin-glazed white finish that highlights delicate brews and allows full appreciation of tea or coffee clarity.

Ume Blossom Pink Guinomi Cup – Spring-Inspired Porcelain for Sake or Filter Coffee
A gentle pink vessel that evokes early plum blossoms, ideal for holding delicate drinks and enhancing both temperature stability and aroma.

Citrus Bloom Yellow Yunomi Cup – Summer Radiance Cup for Light Roasts & Teas
The warm yellow interior brightens any table, providing a vibrant backdrop for teas, floral light-roast coffees, or sake, while its shape enhances aroma release.

Features: Crafted using a crackle-glazed porcelain technique reminiscent of Kutani-yaki, the cups are finished with a soft satin-gloss glaze that shimmers in the light. Each colour evokes a season—snowdrop white for winter calm, ume blossom pink for spring renewal, and citrus bloom yellow for early summer brightness. The flared lip and tactile shape offer ergonomic comfort, while the subtle translucent glaze reveals depth and artisanal texture.

Specifications: To maintain the integrity of the crackle glaze, hand washing is recommended with warm water and mild soap. Avoid using in dishwashers or microwaves to preserve the glaze’s longevity. With use, the inner crackle pattern may deepen in tone—an intentional characteristic of lived-in ceramic that adds to its character over time.