This elegant senchawan (sencha cup) has a conical asagao-gata (朝顔形 - morning glory style) shape and is made in the classic Kohiki (粉引) style, thrown from an iron-rich red clay and covered in white slip. The iron in the clay reacts with the slip, producing the natural warmth, various subtle grey and beige hues, and small black specks that kohiki is known and loved for. The conical shape presents a wide surface area, which along with the white glaze allows you to appreciate the colour of the tea. Additionally, this shape is very easy to drink from. The small size of this cup makes it ideal for enjoying small, concentrated servings of high-grade sencha or gyokuro, or for use as a gongfu cha cup.