[Enjoy Warm Beverages in Your Favorite Mug]
The season for craving warm drinks has arrived. It's a delightful time to relax in a cozy room, pour a drink into your favorite mug, nibble on a little snack, and slowly read a book or watch a movie. As it gets colder, rich, milky drinks taste especially delicious.
For such drinks, a thick, sturdy mug provides better heat retention and makes the drink feel even more indulgent. On the other hand, when you want to enjoy the color of your drink or savor something light and refreshing, a thinner mug seems to enhance the flavor even more. However, being a bit clumsy myself, I worry that a thin mug might crack if bumped accidentally or break if dropped. Still, I find myself gazing dreamily at the beautiful thin mugs displayed at the Sanjo Showroom. They are the Constellation Mugs by Ceramic Japan.
Seto City in Aichi Prefecture, where ceramic production has flourished since ancient times, and which gave rise to the common term for ceramics, “setomono.” Ceramic Japan creates products there that blend traditional techniques with design. Their mugs, inspired by the 12 zodiac signs, are not only visually stunning but also practical—lightweight and easy to hold, with a generous size for drinking. The all-white “White” highlights the intricate constellation designs, the “Yellow” features only the handle in yellow, and the “Blue” boasts a glossy blue reminiscent of the night sky. Each is so captivating it's hard to choose just one.
The exterior of the “White” and “Yellow” mugs is unglazed to make the stars stand out, but the interior features a glossy, transparent glaze. This allows you to use them with confidence, without worrying about color or odor transfer. Only the “Blue” features glaze on the exterior, creating a beautiful, smooth finish reminiscent of the night sky. Furthermore, the “White” and “Yellow” have openwork designs around the star motifs, allowing the color of your poured beverage to shine through the stars for a truly romantic effect. And the handle on all three colors is shaped like a moon. Your fingers naturally hook onto the moon's nose, providing a stable grip – another delightful feature. This is what beauty that combines design and practicality looks like... It's truly enchanting. Since it's made of thin porcelain, a little care is needed when washing, but with beauty like this, you naturally want to handle it with care.
While sturdy mugs that can withstand the dishwasher are reliable, enjoying tea time with a beautiful mug that makes you feel a little more mindful than usual is also a wonderful experience. In addition to the Constellation Mugs, our online shop and showroom carry a wide selection of other mugs and teacups. We hope you find your favorite to enrich your tea time.
Ceramic Japan's Constellation Mug
https://www.shokunin.com/en/ceramicjapan/seiza.html
Matsuyama Tokojo's Atatamenabe L
https://www.shokunin.com/en/matsuyama/
Tsujiwa Kanaami's Chakoshi (Tea Strainer)
https://www.shokunin.com/en/tsujiwa/chakoshi.html
