{"title":"Tea Cups","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eElevate your daily tea ritual with a selection of beautifully crafted and unique tea cups. Sourced from skilled artisans across the globe, our curated collection celebrates a chic and elegant variety of materials and aesthetics. Reflecting the exceptional quality of the tea leaves they cradle, these special teacups ensure that every sip is as extraordinary as the brew itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"yerba-mate-gourd-and-bombillo","title":"Yerba Mate Gourd and Bombilla","description":"\u003cp\u003eYerba Mate, the legendary libation of gauchos and vaqueros working the South American lowlands, is traditionally sipped from a mate gourd and bombilla. (Ideally this scenario would include vintage South American textiles and a 19th century \u003cem\u003eestancia\u003c\/em\u003e.) The hand-crafted hollow calabash gourd* will mature beautifully over the years adding unique nuance to each cup. The bombilla, a perforated straw, performs as a light filter. The gourd must be seasoned, or \"cured,\" prior to using. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Although there are two gourd\/bombilla sets represented in the photo, they are sold individually.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Please note that each calabash gourd is an organic, artisan crafted product and slight tonal and shape variations are to be expected, making every vessel unique and authentic. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to cure the gourd: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrape the dry, flaky material from the inside of the gourd with a spoon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill the gourd with loose yerba mate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour in hot water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet the gourd sit for 24 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmpty the gourd and scrape inside again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat this process once again, rinsing well at finish. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eYour gourd is now ready to use! Remember the following notes to keep the gourd in good shape for years to come:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDo not use soap or a dishwasher when cleaning the gourd. A thorough rinse is sufficient. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDo not leave used tea leaves in the gourd for extended periods after use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEmpty gourd after use, rinse well, and allow to dry thoroughly in between uses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIf you use additional herbs or flavors in your gourd, your gourd will acquire those flavors afterward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIt is natural for the inner walls of your gourd to stain greenish-black over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"EcoTeas","offers":[{"title":"Mate Gourd and Bombilla","offer_id":49072502,"sku":"ET-FGBB1","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0041\/3842\/products\/Mate_Gourd.jpg?v=1619023401"},{"product_id":"granite-cups","title":"Faceted Granite Cup","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese handsome, faceted granite cups fondly reminds us of Therme Vals, Peter Zumthor's Swiss masterpiece. The stony grey glaze reveal subtle, delicate brush marks and variations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIYA","offers":[{"title":"Stony Grey","offer_id":31271261798466,"sku":"MI-114-146","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0041\/3842\/products\/0421_Bellocq_FacetedCup-1443.jpg?v=1619102438"},{"product_id":"iron-hobnail-teacups","title":"Iron Hobnail Teacup","description":"\u003cp\u003eTraditionally cast iron tea cup with enamel interior. Weighty and handsome, this pleasantly tactile vessels is an elegant addition to your tea drinking ritual. Sold individually.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIYA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33197015058,"sku":"MI-480-105","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0041\/3842\/products\/042622_Bellocq-HobnailCup3165.jpg?v=1651243303"},{"product_id":"pebble-cup-saucer","title":"Pebble Cup \u0026 Saucer","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the smooth, time-worn patina of seaside stones, this charming pot enjoys a soft matte finish. Includes stainless steal tea strainer.  \u003cem\u003eShown with Pebble Teapot.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSee also:\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bellocq.com\/products_preview?preview_key=6200a8794091904fc048f5e115ca3bc6\"\u003e Pebble Teapot\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nuline\/Kinto","offers":[{"title":"duck egg","offer_id":347036155922,"sku":"KI-17145","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0041\/3842\/products\/H21_Bellocq-PebbleSet-1282.jpg?v=1636390912"},{"product_id":"ribbed-turquoise-mug","title":"Izmit Tea Mug","description":"\u003cp\u003eGlazed in a striking matte turquoise glaze, these mugs offer an added note of surprise to any casual tea time setting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIYA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":387123511314,"sku":"MI-114-700","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0041\/3842\/products\/IzmitMug_2155.jpg?v=1606245212"},{"product_id":"unitea-glass-cup","title":"Unitea Glass Tea Cup","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis heat resistant glass teacup \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eintegrates harmoniously into any scene. Enjoy observing the nuanced hue of your favored tea in this simple, yet elegant cup. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlso available as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bellocqtea.mom\/collections\/luxury-tea-sets\/products\/the-novice-collection\" title=\"Unitea Set\"\u003eset\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nuline\/Kinto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39556912218178,"sku":"KI-8290","price":13.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0041\/3842\/products\/H21_Bellocq-UniteaGlassCup-1332.jpg?v=1636482816"},{"product_id":"azusa-92","title":"Kilauea Cup","description":"\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\" class=\"p1\"\u003eAzusa Amemiya’s beautiful work reminds one of celestial bodies. A moon of Saturn, a ridge on Venus, and evocative worlds yet to be discovered. Originally from the world of fashion, Azusa turned her unique eye and elegant sensibilities to the potter’s wheel. The conversation between different clays and glazes piqued her interest and in her words, “I kept at it”.\u003cspan data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\" class=\"p1\"\u003eShe enjoys the freedom of choice as a ceramist, and deeply understands how a beautiful piece has the ability to elevate the environment, on a table, or a moment in hand. Deliciously tactile, her pieces implore us to touch, explore and contemplate while embracing them as functional, everyday pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach piece \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eof Azusa Amemiya's work is uniquely one of a kind, and sold exclusively at Bellocq.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Azusa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39776691552322,"sku":"azusa-92","price":136.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0041\/3842\/products\/2042622_Bellocq-Azusa92-3622.jpg?v=1651258857"},{"product_id":"lilith-rockett-white-cup-with-foot","title":"White Porcelain Cup with Foot","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLilith Rockett, an American studio potter living in Portland, Oregon, works primarily in porcelain. Her work, created by hand on the potter's wheel, reveals a deep interest in exploring the qualities of the material: translucency, fluidity, density, and the velvety softness of an unglazed polished surface. Minimal in both form and surface, her work calls attention to subtle nuances of line and shadow, with a delight in the quiet imperfections that characterize the handmade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"I believe interacting with the handmade enriches us by enhancing our feeling of connectedness. Our interactions with the objects in our lives are part of how we create meaning and personal rituals, like sharing a cup of tea or keeping treasures in a special bowl. These details invite us to the moment, to a presence in the moment, a quiet celebration of the experience of living.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lilith Rockett","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39776731398210,"sku":"LRC-WCF","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0041\/3842\/products\/042722_Bellocq-LilithFootedBowl-3998.jpg?v=1651261174"},{"product_id":"lilith-rockett-porcelain-gaiwan-1","title":"Porcelain Gaiwan, 3-piece","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe adore Lilith Rockett's hand-thrown, matte, white porcelain \u003cem\u003egaiwan.\u003c\/em\u003e The simple and ergonomic design has remained virtually untouched for centuries and provides one with the ability to steep fine teas quickly, simply, and repeatedly. Considered an essential tasting tool for any lover of fine leaves, it is used for both drinking and for serving tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLilith Rockett, an American studio potter living in Portland, Oregon, works primarily in porcelain. Her work, created by hand on the potter's wheel, reveals a deep interest in exploring the qualities of the material: translucency, fluidity, density, and the velvety softness of an unglazed, polished surface. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e Minimal in both form and surface, her work calls attention to subtle nuances of line and shadow, with a delight in the quiet imperfections that characterize the handmade.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lilith Rockett","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40081725521986,"sku":"LRC-PG","price":244.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0041\/3842\/products\/LilithGaiwan.png?v=1668626397"},{"product_id":"seagrass-small-cage-tumbler","title":"Handwoven Seagrass Small Tumbler (Set of 2)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNature meets glassware in this classic collection. Natural woven seagrass fibers adorn pitchers and matching glassware to create festive pieces for indoor and outdoor entertaining. \u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Kiss That Frog","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40275519602754,"sku":"KTF-6880-L16C3","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0041\/3842\/files\/Seagrass-Glassware.png?v=1717618039"},{"product_id":"wheat-faceted-rock-cup","title":"Wheat Faceted Rock Cup","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese handsome, faceted granite cups fondly reminds us of Therme Vals, Peter Zumthor's Swiss masterpiece. 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Minimal in form and surface, Lilith Rockett's exquisite work call attention to subtle nuances of line and shadow, \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewith a delight in the quiet imperfections that characterize the handmade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLilith Rockett, an American studio potter living in Portland, Oregon, works primarily in porcelain. Her work, created by hand on the potter's wheel, reveals a deep interest in exploring the qualities of the material: translucency, fluidity, density, and the velvety softness of an unglazed polished surface. 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These details invite us to the moment, to a presence in the moment, a quiet celebration of the experience of living.\"  Lilith Rockett\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Each piece is made by hand and so retains its own expressive particularities and imperfections, part of the beauty of the line.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Lilith Rockett","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41268331708482,"sku":"LR-PBG","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0041\/3842\/files\/Lilith-Rockett-Fluid-Tea-Cup.png?v=1717016965"},{"product_id":"loo-wit-matcha-bowl","title":"Loo-Wit Matcha Bowl","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"469\"\u003eThe work of Azusa Amemiya evokes the quiet mysteries of the natural world and celestial bodies: a moon of Saturn, a ridge on Venus and worlds yet to be discovered.\u003cbr data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"279\"\u003eOriginally from the world of fashion, Azusa turned her discerning eye and refined sensibility toward clay, drawn to the dialogue between glazes and form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"764\"\u003eAs a ceramist, she delights in the freedom of choice and understands how a single, beautiful object can transform a space whether adorning a table or in hand.  Her pieces are deliciously tactile, inviting touch, exploration, and quiet contemplation, all while remaining deeply functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"855\"\u003eEach piece is one of a kind, made by hand and available\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eexclusively at Bellocq.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHand wash only.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMade In: New York\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Azusa Amemiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42645987917890,"sku":"AZ25-05","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0041\/3842\/files\/Bellocq_Nov_2025_AZ25-05_0175.jpg?v=1764456460"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0041\/3842\/collections\/stone_facet_cups.jpg?v=1765836935","url":"https:\/\/www.bellocqtea.mom\/collections\/tea-cups.oembed","provider":"BELLOCQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}