Cone Small Yunomi/Tea Cup (Matte Black)

The Cone Small Yunomi from NANKEI POTTERY (南景製陶園) is the espresso-sized cup in the Banko-yaki lineage from Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture. The exterior follows the same iron-rich Matte Black stoneware as the full Sencha Kyusu series — conical lines, unglazed outer surface that grows in texture and depth with every use. The interior is glazed with a soft grey-white finish so you can follow the colour of your tea as it pours. Non-absorbent clay means no flavour memory between sessions.

Matte Black here is fired from high-iron, non-absorbent clay — the deep charcoal exterior is dry and consistent, with no gloss. At 80ml, this is the right size for concentrated gyokuro or the first, most flavourful pour from a sencha session. Stackable for storage.