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A practical reason for no handles and smaller cups would be to feel the temperature of the tea as to avoid burning yourself. I only ever burn myself when drinking tea either from a double walled cup where I can't feel the temperature or from a porcelain cup with a handle for the same reason.
23 lis 2021 · It's crafted without handles to ensure the tea's served at the right temperature—if it's too hot to hold the teacup, the tea's too hot to drink! We'll show you exactly how to hold one of these delicate cups, plus guide you on how to handle the teacup during a Japanese tea ceremony.
26 maj 2022 · What Is a Yunomi? The yunomi is the most common type of Japanese teacup that can be found since these simple cups are designed for daily tea drinking. One of the ways they differ from Western tea cups is that they do not have a handle.
26 lis 2018 · One of the things that surprises many Westerners when they first get acquainted with Eastern tea ceremonies is the style of the teaware. From tiny gong fu cups which are only good for one sip to large Japanese style cups without handles!
There is a special way of cupping a teacup without handles. It brings you close to the tea, the environment, and the warmth.
From tiny Gongfu cups, which are good for one sip to large Japanese cups without handles. For someone who is used to sizeable western teacups with well-designed handles, handle-less teacups may come as a surprise. How do people even hold these cups without getting burned? Many ask.
18 wrz 2021 · So, when tea came to Japan from China, it was natural that the shape of Japanese tea cups was influenced by the Chinese and followed a similar form. Since the tea cup has no handle, you have to grasp it with your right hand, with your left hand cupping the bottom for support.