Description
Tea Cup – Where Versatility Meets Refined Presentation
The Imperial White Tea Cup delivers exceptional versatility through a refined 5 oz capacity, offering a balanced vessel for beverage service, individual desserts, and creative culinary applications. This mid-size format bridges concentrated beverage service and plated dessert portions, making it ideal for traditional tea service, specialty coffee drinks, refined dessert presentations, and tasting menu courses. As part of the Imperial White collection—designed to support cohesive tabletop programs—this Tea Cup combines functional precision with contemporary craftsmanship to elevate service across multiple dining formats.
The clean Imperial White aesthetic provides a neutral, elegant backdrop that enhances both beverage and dessert presentations, while excellent thermal properties support consistent performance for hot and cold preparations. Crafted from premium Imperial White china with a smooth, non-porous surface, the Tea Cup demonstrates how thoughtful capacity selection improves portion control, presentation clarity, and operational efficiency. The 5 oz capacity is ideally suited for tea, matcha, specialty coffee, hot chocolate, and chai, while also accommodating individual desserts such as crème brûlée, pots de crème, panna cotta, custards, and mousse—delivering complete flavor experiences without excess.
Traditional Applications
The Imperial White Tea Cup excels in traditional tea service, providing proper portions for Chinese, Japanese, and specialty tea programs while maintaining a refined, contemporary presentation. In specialty coffee service, the 5 oz capacity supports cappuccino, flat white, and craft coffee beverages with correct coffee-to-milk ratios, elevating presentation beyond standard cups. The Tea Cup also performs beautifully for matcha service, hot chocolate, and chai, as well as after-dinner beverage service where portion accuracy and presentation quality reflect professional attention to detail.
Creative Applications
Beyond beverages, the Tea Cup functions as an elegant alternative to traditional ramekins for individual dessert service. Its 5 oz capacity is ideal for crème brûlée, pots de crème, panna cotta, flan, custards, chocolate mousse, tiramisu, and layered desserts, while excellent heat retention supports baked preparations. The cup also adapts seamlessly to savory applications including chawanmushi-style egg custards, herb-infused panna cotta, and warm soup amuse-bouche. For tasting menus, the Tea Cup supports beverage pairings, palate cleansers, and pre-dessert courses, while breakfast service applications include yogurt parfaits, chia pudding, and warm oatmeal. Whether used for beverages, desserts, or composed savory dishes, this Tea Cup proves that refined capacity selection creates lasting impressions across diverse culinary environments.
