We introduced these cups back in late 2014 and they sold out instantly without any further information other than pictures! Their intriguing finish mesmerized more than a few back then and are sure to attract more followers now as we take the required time this year to pay homage to the unique talent of Master Zhuang, a reputed award-winning potter from Sun Moon Lake, with whom we have developed a unique working relationship fueled by friendship. These unique conical cups are hand-turned one by one and formed to mimic the rounded square shape that is dictated by blue stripe pattern that adorns each cup. Keeping with this theme, Master Zhuang glazes them with his trademark Blue Stripes that adores many of his ceramic works. Do these cups make your tea taste better? Yuwen would certainly think so as she has adopted one of these particular cups back in 2014 as one of her favorite's. She particularly likes their thickness that insulates well and the open conical shape that lets you appreciate the teas colour and viscosity before tasting it. Since these cups are made one, slight variations in shape, size and coloring must be expected. If you order more than one, we will match similar cups to make an homogenous set, as much as we possibly can. Like all the work featured in our Handcrafted section, each item is made one by one and is signed and dated by the artist. Handmade in Taiwan.