Xi Shang Mei Shao Handled Cup

“Xi Shang Mei Shao Handled Cup” · 100ml · Natural Duan Clay · Fully Handmade Painted Yixing Zisha Tea Cup

Experience the joyful elegance of the “Xi Shang Mei Shao Handled Cup,” handcrafted from premium Natural Duan Clay, a traditional Yixing material admired for its warm sandy tone, fine mineral texture, and excellent aging potential. With continued use, the surface gradually develops a soft, warm patina that enhances its natural beauty.

This piece features the auspicious “Xi Shang Mei Shao” (Magpies on Plum Branches) theme, created through traditional hand-painted clay decoration (Ni Hui). In Chinese culture, magpies symbolize happiness and good news, while plum blossoms represent hope, resilience, and renewal. Together, they express blessings of joy, fortune, and a beautiful life.

With a compact 100ml capacity, it is perfectly suited as a personal master cup (Zhurenbei) for gongfu tea appreciation.

✨ Key Features

• Natural Duan Clay – Traditional Yixing clay with warm tone, fine texture, and excellent aging characteristics

• Xi Shang Mei Shao Artwork – Auspicious design featuring magpies and plum blossoms symbolizing happiness and good fortune

• Hand-Painted Clay Decoration – Traditional Ni Hui technique adding cultural depth and artistic detail

• Handled Cup Design – Comfortable grip with elegant traditional styling

• Fully Handmade Craftsmanship – Carefully shaped and decorated by skilled Yixing artisans

• 100ml Compact Capacity – Ideal as a personal tasting cup or gongfu tea master cup

• Authentic Yixing Zisha Teaware – Perfect for daily tea use, appreciation, gifting, or collection

🎯 Why You’ll Love It

• Auspicious artwork brings cultural meaning and positive symbolism

• Duan clay develops a soft, warm patina through long-term use

• Compact size is perfect for savoring premium teas

• Handmade decoration makes each cup unique

• Ideal for oolong tea, pu-erh tea, black tea, aged white tea, and fine loose-leaf teas

🎁 Perfect for Tea Lovers & Collectors

The Xi Shang Mei Shao Handled Cup combines Natural Duan Clay, traditional Chinese auspicious imagery, and fully handmade Yixing craftsmanship into an elegant tea cup designed for personal enjoyment and meaningful tea rituals.

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The Xi Shang Mei Shao Handled Cup blends Duan clay, hand-painted magpie and plum blossom artistry, and traditional Yixing craftsmanship into a refined tea vessel that represents happiness, elegance, and the beauty of Chinese tea culture.