We introduced these cups back in late 2014 and they sold out instantly without any further information other than pictures! Their unique shape, texture and 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 taller conical cups are hand-turned one by one by intentionaly leaving a swirling pattern in the unglazed outer surface of the cup. Master Zhuang then glazes the cups with his trademark off-white glaze with traces of rose mist patterns that swirls on the inside walls of the cups. 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 back in 2014. She particularly likes their thickness that insulates well and the deep conical shape that lets you appreciate the tea's aroma 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 by the artist on the outer walls of the cup. Handmade in Taiwan.