Product Overview
Known in China as the "Jing Style Cup", this classic white porcelain tea cup is one of the most recognizable symbols of traditional Chinese office and meeting room tea culture.
Originally popularized through standardized porcelain designs associated with Jingdezhen, China's renowned porcelain capital, the Jing Style cup became widely used in government offices, schools, factories, universities, and conference rooms throughout the second half of the 20th century. For many Chinese people, it remains the iconic tea cup seen on office desks and meeting tables across the country.
The lid serves several practical purposes. It helps retain heat, keeps dust out, and allows loose leaf tea to steep directly in the cup. In traditional office settings, tea leaves were often placed directly into the cup and topped up with hot water throughout the day. The lid helps preserve warmth and aroma while the tea brews.
The Jing Style cup is designed for one of China's most common tea-drinking methods. Simply place loose tea leaves into the cup, add hot water, and enjoy. The leaves remain in the cup while additional hot water is added as needed. This simple and practical brewing method has become known among Western tea enthusiasts as "Grandpa Style Brewing."
More than just a teacup, the Jing Style cup represents a distinctive part of modern Chinese tea culture. From government meeting rooms and university offices to family homes, this simple white porcelain cup has been used by generations of tea drinkers. Its clean design, practical lidded construction, and rich cultural heritage make it both a functional tea vessel and a meaningful symbol of everyday Chinese life.
Features
• Traditional Chinese Jing Style design
• High quality white porcelain construction
• Matching porcelain lid included
• Suitable for loose leaf tea brewing
• Durable and practical for daily use
• Optional gold-rimmed porcelain saucer available
• Perfect for home, office, study, tea room, or gift giving
Available Sizes
Small Size
• Capacity: 350ml (11.8 fl oz)
• Rim Diameter: 8.5 cm (3.35 in)
• Height: 9.5 cm (3.74 in)
Ideal for everyday tea drinking, office use, and lighter teas such as green tea, white tea, and jasmine tea.
Large Size
• Capacity: 500ml (16.9 fl oz)
• Rim Diameter: 9 cm (3.54 in)
• Height: 10.5 cm (4.13 in)
Perfect for extended tea sessions and those who prefer a larger capacity with fewer refills.
Optional Matching Saucer
An elegant white porcelain saucer is available separately.
• Diameter: 13 cm (5.12 in)
• Decorated with a classic gold rim
• Provides a convenient place for the cup lid while drinking
• Enhances both presentation and practicality
