Yubae | Shigaraki Yunomi Teacup Set

Wheel-thrown by master potter Hitoshi Minagawa at Tsuchinoko Kiln in Shigaraki, each Yubae yunomi measures 2.8 inches in diameter and 3.3 inches tall (70 x 85 mm), shaped for a steady daily hold. The surface showcases a characteristic finish traditional to Shigaraki yakishime firing, where ash and flame alone color the clay. Warm amber deepens into pockets of charred umber, while pale bisque settles along the rim. No two cups share the same pattern. Ash grains and faint spiral marks from the wheel appear across the surface, never twice in the same place. Slight rim irregularities reveal the hand that shaped each piece, not a mold, a quiet trace of wabi-sabi. Suited for daily tea, the Yubae yunomi pair also serves coffee and herbal tea with ease. Microwave safe.