Ink Koi- Aroma Cup

Hold the cup, breathe in the fragrance—
Gracefully painted in traditional ink style, the jinli (brocade koi) swims across the porcelain with vibrant elegance. In Chinese culture, the jinli symbolizes abundance, prosperity, and the courage to leap forward.

Tall and slender in shape, this aroma cup is crafted to capture and concentrate the lingering notes of fine tea. After pouring, the warm aroma rises gently from the empty cup—subtle, layered, and full of depth.

The jinli’s leap over the dragon gate is a timeless wish for success and fortune.
This is more than a tea vessel—
It is a quiet celebration of fragrance, culture, and grace.

Aroma Cup vs. Regular Teacup: What's the Difference?

• Different Purpose:
  The aroma cup is designed for smelling the fragrance of tea, while a regular teacup is for drinking.

• Different Shape:
  Aroma cups are usually tall and narrow, helping to concentrate and retain the tea's aroma.
  Regular teacups are typically short and wide, making them easier to drink from.

• How to Use:
  Aroma cups are often used in pairs with tasting cups. Tea is first poured into the aroma cup, then transferred to the tasting cup.
  You then smell the empty aroma cup to enjoy the layered fragrance left behind.

• Focus of Experience:
  Aroma cups enhance the olfactory experience of tea.
  Regular teacups focus on taste, texture, and aftertaste.