We will admit that this Tulip Cup has become our reference cup at Taiwan Tea Crafts. This is the cup that we instinctively return to for all of our cupping needs. It is simply a very enjoyable cup to hold and use! We’ve found that its narrow funnel shape is a real aroma magnifier making it particularly well suited for enjoying fragrant teas like High Mountain Oolongs. In fact, we’ve found that we seldom need to use Aroma Cups when tasting tea with this cup. The design is very well executed with gentle variations in thickness culminating to a thinner flowing flared lip. The shape and volume are well balanced making it a joy to handle, and look at! This can easily become your everyday reference cup. After all it is a matter of personal taste. Or, for those who wish to experience how a cup’s design may be better suited for a particular style of tea than another, this Tulip Cup must be part of your equipage. Handcrafted in Taiwan according to our design and specifications.