{"product_id":"ru-style-dragon-egg-tea-tasting-cup","title":"Ru-Style Dragon Egg Ceramic Tea Tasting Cup","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA graceful expression of Chinese tea culture, where every cup reflects the art of hospitality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by traditional Chinese Ru-style ceramics, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDragon Egg Tea Tasting Cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e features a softly rounded, egg-shaped silhouette and a delicate glazed finish. Its comfortable shape rests naturally in the hand, inviting you to slow down and appreciate the aroma, flavor, and warmth of each infusion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT\u003c\/span\u003ehis elegant ceramic cup is suited to traditional Gong Fu tea ceremonies, thoughtful hospitality, and personal tea rituals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ceramic with Ru-style glaze\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rounded Dragon Egg silhouette\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 150 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Multiple glaze options\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 7 cm L × 6 cm diameter × 6 cm H\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gong Fu tea tasting, guest service, personal tea tasting, and tea ceremonies\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand wash gently with a soft sponge. Avoid abrasive cleaners, dishwashers, and sudden temperature changes. Allow the cup to dry thoroughly before storing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural variations in glaze color and crackle patterns contribute to the individual character of each cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Art of Hospitality: Hostess Cup vs. Guest Cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Chinese Gong Fu tea culture, the tea host traditionally prepares and serves tea to guests, expressing respect, generosity, and connection through each infusion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuest Cups (品茗杯)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmaller tasting cups, typically 50 mL or 100 mL, are ideal for serving guests during a Gong Fu tea session. Their modest capacity encourages guests to appreciate the evolving aromas and flavors of tea through multiple short infusions. Sharing tea in small cups creates a sense of togetherness, with each serving becoming an invitation to conversation and discovery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHostess or Owner's Cups (主人杯)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA hostess cup, more broadly known as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehost's cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eowner's cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (主人杯), is the personal cup chosen by the person preparing and serving tea. Often distinguished by its shape, glaze, craftsmanship, or larger capacity, it reflects the host's individual taste and appreciation for teaware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 150 mL and 200 mL Dragon Egg cups make beautiful personal cups for the tea host or for anyone who prefers a more generous serving. Unlike the smaller guest cups, they allow you to linger over a single infusion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese distinctions are traditions and personal preferences rather than strict rules. 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