{"product_id":"retro-japanese-ceramic-cup","title":"Retro Japanese Ceramic Cup","description":"\u003c!-- YAVOK_PDP_START --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yavok-pdp\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:40px;align-items:flex-start;margin:0 0 56px 0;background:transparent\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:270px\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;font-size:.7em;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#607000;font-weight:600\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:26px;height:2px;background:#607000;vertical-align:middle;margin-right:10px;border-radius:2px\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:1.55em;line-height:1.22;color:inherit\"\u003eRetro Japanese ceramic tea cup specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.75;color:inherit;opacity:.82\"\u003eThis ceramic tea cup brings quiet, understated beauty to your daily brew. Handcrafted in the spirit of postwar Japanese tableware, it features muted earth tones and a matte glaze that feels substantial in your hands. Perfect for tea, sake, or a short coffee, it's equally at home in a morning ritual or an afternoon pause. Dishwasher safe for easy care. Whether you're a loose leaf devotee or exploring new brewing methods, this cup pairs beautifully with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/luluteapot.com\/blogs\/brewing\/how-to-brew-loose-leaf-tea-times-and-temperatures-chart\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px\"\u003eproper brewing times and temperatures for loose leaf tea\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:270px\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #60700033;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.05)\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:.95em\"\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#6070000f;border-bottom:1px solid #6070001f;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-size:.72em;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#607000;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;vertical-align:middle;width:38%\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px;line-height:1.55;color:inherit;opacity:.88\"\u003eCeramic\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #6070001f;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-size:.72em;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#607000;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;vertical-align:middle;width:38%\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px;line-height:1.55;color:inherit;opacity:.88\"\u003eRetro Japanese\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#6070000f;border-bottom:1px solid #6070001f;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-size:.72em;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#607000;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;vertical-align:middle;width:38%\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px;line-height:1.55;color:inherit;opacity:.88\"\u003eTea, sake, coffee\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #6070001f;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-size:.72em;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#607000;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;vertical-align:middle;width:38%\"\u003eDishwasher safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px;line-height:1.55;color:inherit;opacity:.88\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#6070000f;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-size:.72em;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#607000;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;vertical-align:middle;width:38%\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px;line-height:1.55;color:inherit;opacity:.88\"\u003eMatte glaze, earth tones\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:40px;align-items:center;margin:0 0 56px 0;background:transparent\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:270px\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1854\/8615\/files\/retro-japanese-ceramic-cup-packshot_dda99cef-ae42-4c0b-a634-0fd9de570227.webp?v=1788899882\" alt=\"Simplicity that actually soothes\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:18px;display:block;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.14)\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:270px\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;font-size:.7em;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#607000;font-weight:600\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:26px;height:2px;background:#607000;vertical-align:middle;margin-right:10px;border-radius:2px\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe quiet luxury\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:1.55em;line-height:1.22;color:inherit\"\u003eSimplicity that actually soothes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.75;color:inherit;opacity:.82\"\u003eBelieve me, there's something about holding a cup with no fuss, no gloss, no trying too hard. These muted tones and soft matte surfaces slow you down the moment your fingers touch ceramic. It's the kind of cup that makes your tea taste better just because you're paying attention. That's the whole point, really.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;flex-direction:row-reverse;gap:40px;align-items:center;margin:0 0 56px 0;background:transparent\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:270px\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kucuxckdtkotzexulnsb.supabase.co\/storage\/v1\/object\/public\/blog-covers\/cro-eco\/packshot-1788898816604.png\" alt=\"Postwar Japanese ceramic craftsmanship\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:18px;display:block;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.14)\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:270px\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;font-size:.7em;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#607000;font-weight:600\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:26px;height:2px;background:#607000;vertical-align:middle;margin-right:10px;border-radius:2px\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWhat you're getting\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:1.55em;line-height:1.22;color:inherit\"\u003ePostwar Japanese ceramic craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.75;color:inherit;opacity:.82\"\u003eThese cups quote the everyday tableware that graced Japanese tables after the war, when beauty meant honesty and restraint. Simple forms, matte glazes, earth colors that age gracefully. Ceramic that's sturdy enough for daily use, refined enough to make you pause. Dishwasher safe, mind you, so no fussing over hand-washing if you don't want to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:40px;align-items:center;margin:0 0 56px 0;background:transparent\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:270px\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1854\/8615\/files\/retro-japanese-ceramic-cup-2.jpg?v=1788861584\" alt=\"Morning tea, evening sake, anytime\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:18px;display:block;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.14)\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:270px\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;font-size:.7em;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#607000;font-weight:600\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:26px;height:2px;background:#607000;vertical-align:middle;margin-right:10px;border-radius:2px\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIn your hands\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:1.55em;line-height:1.22;color:inherit\"\u003eMorning tea, evening sake, anytime\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.75;color:inherit;opacity:.82\"\u003ePicture this: your loose leaf steeping in quiet ceramic, steam rising into the kitchen light. Or sake chilled, poured into a cup that feels like it belongs in your palm. These cups don't announce themselves. They just sit there, honest and warm, ready for whatever you're brewing. Tea, coffee, sake, a moment of peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;flex-direction:row-reverse;gap:40px;align-items:center;margin:0 0 56px 0;background:transparent\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:270px\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1854\/8615\/files\/retro-japanese-ceramic-cup-1.jpg?v=1788861584\" alt=\"It just works, every single time\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:18px;display:block;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.14)\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:270px\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;font-size:.7em;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#607000;font-weight:600\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:26px;height:2px;background:#607000;vertical-align:middle;margin-right:10px;border-radius:2px\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eReal life, daily\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:1.55em;line-height:1.22;color:inherit\"\u003eIt just works, every single time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.75;color:inherit;opacity:.82\"\u003eBetween you and me, the best part is how these cups disappear into your routine. No special care, no anxiety. Dishwasher goes on, cup comes out fine. Grab it in the morning, hold it in the afternoon, and it never feels like you're using something precious. That's when you know it's right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:40px;align-items:center;margin:0 0 56px 0;background:transparent\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:270px\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1854\/8615\/files\/retro-japanese-ceramic-cup-3.jpg?v=1788861584\" alt=\"One beautiful ceramic tea cup\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:18px;display:block;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.14)\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:270px\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;font-size:.7em;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#607000;font-weight:600\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:26px;height:2px;background:#607000;vertical-align:middle;margin-right:10px;border-radius:2px\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWhat arrives\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:1.55em;line-height:1.22;color:inherit\"\u003eOne beautiful ceramic tea cup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.75;color:inherit;opacity:.82\"\u003eYou're getting one retro Japanese ceramic cup, ready to use straight away. No assembly, no surprises. Just a cup that's been waiting to become part of your tea ritual. Packed with care, shipped free across the US, and backed by our 30-day returns promise. If it's not right, we'll make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:8px 0 24px 0;background:transparent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;font-size:.7em;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#607000;font-weight:600\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:26px;height:2px;background:#607000;vertical-align:middle;margin-right:10px;border-radius:2px\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFAQ\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;font-size:1.55em;line-height:1.22;color:inherit\"\u003eQuestions about your ceramic cup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #60700030;padding:4px 0\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:14px 0;font-weight:600;line-height:1.4;color:inherit;list-style-position:inside\"\u003eCan I use this cup for tea, coffee, and sake?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;padding:0 0 16px 0;line-height:1.7;color:inherit;opacity:.82\"\u003eAbsolutely. These cups suit tea, sake, and short coffee equally well. The muted tones and simple form work beautifully with any warm or chilled brew. It's a true everyday cup, not fussy about what goes inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #60700030;padding:4px 0\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:14px 0;font-weight:600;line-height:1.4;color:inherit;list-style-position:inside\"\u003eIs this cup dishwasher safe?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;padding:0 0 16px 0;line-height:1.7;color:inherit;opacity:.82\"\u003eYes, it's dishwasher safe. No hand-washing required unless you prefer it. The ceramic holds up beautifully to regular washing, so you can use it daily without worry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #60700030;padding:4px 0\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:14px 0;font-weight:600;line-height:1.4;color:inherit;list-style-position:inside\"\u003eWhat makes this cup different from modern ceramic cups?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;padding:0 0 16px 0;line-height:1.7;color:inherit;opacity:.82\"\u003eThese cups quote postwar Japanese tableware, with muted earth tones and matte glazes that feel intentional and restrained. They're about quiet beauty and simplicity, not shine or decoration. That's the whole aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #60700030;padding:4px 0\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:14px 0;font-weight:600;line-height:1.4;color:inherit;list-style-position:inside\"\u003eWill the matte glaze wear off with use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;padding:0 0 16px 0;line-height:1.7;color:inherit;opacity:.82\"\u003eThe matte glaze is part of the ceramic itself, not a coating. It's designed to age gracefully with daily use. Any wear only adds to the honest, lived-in character of the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #60700030;padding:4px 0\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:14px 0;font-weight:600;line-height:1.4;color:inherit;list-style-position:inside\"\u003eWhat's included when I order?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;padding:0 0 16px 0;line-height:1.7;color:inherit;opacity:.82\"\u003eYou receive one retro Japanese ceramic tea cup, ready to use. It arrives packed with care, shipped free across the US, and comes with our 30-day returns guarantee. Every order gets a real person answering your questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- YAVOK_PDP_END --\u003e","brand":"Lulu Teapot","offers":[{"title":"Style E","offer_id":45772691210375,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Style B","offer_id":45772691243143,"sku":null,"price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Style A","offer_id":45772691275911,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Style D","offer_id":45772691308679,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Style C","offer_id":45772691341447,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1854\/8615\/files\/retro-japanese-ceramic-cup-packshot_dda99cef-ae42-4c0b-a634-0fd9de570227.webp?v=1788899882","url":"https:\/\/luluteapot.com\/products\/retro-japanese-ceramic-cup","provider":"Lulu Teapot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}