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Hagi Yaki Pink Coffee Pair, Tsubakihidegama Himetsuchi Stoneware Cup & Saucer

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  • 180 ml
  • Stoneware
  • Not microwave-safe
  • Hand-wash only
  • Made in Japan

Hand-thrown Hagi-yaki coffee pair by Tsubakihidegama (椿秀窯) — set of 2 cups + 2 saucers in the kiln's signature 姫土 Himetsuchi ("Princess Clay") pink-cream body with translucent feldspathic glaze and natural kanyū 貫入 crackle network. Each cup ~180 ml. Hagi-yaki is one of Japan's Three Great Tea-Bowl Kilns (一楽二萩三唐津). Arrives in a decorative gift box (化粧箱).

"Hagi no Nanabake" — The Seven Changes of Hagi

Hagi-yaki is unlike most fine ceramics: it is designed to evolve. The body is intentionally soft-fired with a fine crackle (kanyū) glaze. As you drink coffee or tea, liquid seeps slowly into the crackle network, gradually deepening the color and softening the contrast over years. This is "Hagi no nanabake" 萩の七化け — "the seven changes of Hagi" — and it is why Hagi tea bowls are prized across Japanese tea ceremony as objects that improve in beauty with daily use.

Why Tsubakihidegama and Hagi-yaki

Hagi-yaki has been produced in Yamaguchi Prefecture since the early 17th century, when Korean potters established kilns under the Mōri clan's patronage. In tea ceremony tradition, Hagi sits second in the prestigious "Three Great Tea-Bowl Kilns" ranking 一楽二萩三唐津 (Ichi-Raku Ni-Hagi San-Karatsu). Tsubakihidegama is a contemporary Hagi kiln preserving these techniques while adapting them to Western coffee and tea-cup forms. Their Himetsuchi 姫土 clay is the kiln's signature — the warm pink color cannot be replicated by other Hagi makers using standard cream clay.

How to use

  • As an everyday coffee or tea cup pair — 180 ml capacity suits a single coffee, espresso macchiato, or short tea
  • As a gift cup-and-saucer pair for a couple — the 珈琲ペア format is traditional for engagement, wedding, anniversary gifts in Japan
  • Display unused on a sideboard — the pink-cream gradient is its own visual composition

Common questions

What is Himetsuchi 姫土?

Himetsuchi ("Princess Clay") is Tsubakihidegama's signature pink-cream Hagi clay variety. The pink hue comes from the clay itself, not from a colored glaze — the translucent glaze simply lets the clay color show through. Other Hagi kilns use standard cream-white clay; Himetsuchi is a Tsubakihidegama specialty.

What is "Hagi no Nanabake"?

"Hagi no nanabake" 萩の七化け = "the seven changes of Hagi". Hagi-yaki has fine crackle (kanyū) glaze and a porous body; over time, tea or coffee seeps into the crackle and the surface deepens in color. The cup you receive will look slightly different in five years than today — this is considered the highest beauty in Japanese tea ceremony tradition.

Is the crackle damage?

No — the kanyū 貫入 crackle network is the designed feature, not damage. The cup is fully structurally intact. The crackle is in-glaze (not in-body) and is what enables the nanabake patina to develop with use.

Can I use it for hot coffee?

Yes. The cup is glazed inside and watertight. Hagi-yaki is traditional for tea ceremony precisely because it holds hot liquid well. Just hand-wash and dry afterwards (avoid dishwasher).

Is the gift box included?

Yes — every set arrives in its original 化粧箱 (decorative gift box).

Details & dimensions

Cup: ~8 cm (3.1") diameter at rim × ~6 cm (2.4") total height. Squat globular form with C-loop handle, designed for European-style coffee or tea service.

Saucer: ~14 cm (5.5") diameter × ~2.5 cm (1.0") rim height. The cup's foot ring fits within the saucer's central well.

Capacity: ~180 ml (6.1 fl oz) per cup — comfortable single coffee, espresso macchiato, or short tea serving. Slightly larger than an espresso cup, slightly smaller than a Western mug.

Set format: 珈琉ペア (Coffee Pair) — 2 cups + 2 saucers (4 pieces total). Traditional Japanese gift-set format for couples / engagement / wedding / anniversary.

Shipping, duties & delivery

Ships from Japan.

Orders are typically dispatched within 1–3 business days after payment is confirmed.

Estimated delivery times vary by destination and may be affected by customs clearance, public holidays, and local carrier conditions.

Buyers are responsible for any customs duties, VAT, and import taxes that may apply in the destination country.

Packaging & gifting

Includes the original Japanese decorative gift box (化粧箱 keshōbako) suitable for gifting without re-wrapping.

The 珈琉ペア (Coffee Pair) format is the traditional Japanese gift configuration for couples — historically used for engagement, wedding, and anniversary presentation. Each cup-and-saucer is nested with internal cushioning.

Carefully packed for gifting and safe delivery from Japan. Fragile items are additionally packed with protective wrapping and cushioning materials for international delivery.

Care instructions

Hand wash only with mild soap and warm water.

Dry completely with a soft cloth before storing — Hagi clay is porous and absorbs moisture; if stored damp, dark patches may develop (mold-prone). Allow at least 24 hours air-dry between uses.

Avoid the dishwasher and microwave. Hagi-yaki is softer-fired than porcelain and the body cannot tolerate dishwasher detergent or repeated machine heat-shock cycles.

Avoid sudden temperature changes (e.g., pouring boiling water into a chilled cup); the softer body is sensitive to thermal shock.

The kanyū 貫入 crackle network is the designed feature — do not interpret as damage. As you use the cup, tea or coffee will gradually season the crackle network and the color will deepen over years ("Hagi no nanabake" 萉の七化け, "the seven changes of Hagi"). This is the intended beauty of Hagi-yaki and is prized in Japanese tea ceremony.

Returns / damage support

Because many of our items are handmade, fragile, and shipped internationally from Japan, we do not accept returns or exchanges for change of mind, incorrect size expectations, or personal preference unless otherwise stated on the product page.

Important note for Hagi-yaki: each piece is hand-thrown — slight variation in cup diameter, height, and exact pink-cream gradient is the intent of the kiln, not damage. The kanyū 貫入 crackle network is also a designed feature (and is what enables the famous "nanabake" 七化け patina to develop with use).

If your item arrives damaged, defective, or significantly different from the design intent described above, please contact us within 7 days of delivery with clear photos of the item and packaging.

Cancellations are accepted within 12 hours of purchase.

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