A Vessel of Pure Light and Stillness

In the choreography of the traditional Chinese tea ceremony, a dividing cup (or Gong Dao Bei—the "Cup of Justice") is an indispensable vessel. To prevent the tea leaves from over-steeping and turning bitter, the infusion is poured completely out of the teapot into a dividing cup the exact second the brewing time concludes. This precise practice honors the leaf, allowing a single portion to be mindfully steeped again and again.

Fired at exacting high temperatures, The Ivory Crescent Dividing Cup rests on your tea table like a sculpted piece of quiet minimalism. Its pristine, high-white ceramic surface acts as a flawless canvas, perfectly illuminating the visual gradient and true, luminous color of the golden tea soup for you and your guests.

The Balance of Form and Warmth

Crafted for those who prefer the grounding, tactile warmth of clay, this vessel is thoughtfully engineered with a medium-thick wall. This thoughtful construction acts as a thermal shield, allowing for a natural, comfortable hand-cradled grip. It protects your fingers from the intense heat of the fresh infusion inside, all while maintaining the tea's ideal serving temperature.

The Ritual Dynamic

The creatively sculpted rim of this cup is not purely poetic; it functions as a highly engineered, pointed spout. The sharply defined curve ensures an exceptionally clean, steady pour when dividing the tea into individual tasting cups, cutting off the water stream sharply without a single stray drop. It bridges the space between your brewing vessel and your daily ritual with absolute, undisturbed grace.

Specifications & Features

• Name: The Ivory Crescent Dividing Cup

• Function: Traditional Chinese Gong Dao Bei (Dividing Cup / Fairness Cup)

• Material: High-temperature fired, high-white ceramic

• Design: Sculpted for a natural, heat-protected hand grip with a precision-pointed spout for a flawless, dripless pour.

• Dimensions: Length 8.5cm | Width 8.5cm | Height 7.3cm

• Capacity: 230 ml (filled to the brim)

• Care: Hand rinse with warm water to preserve the smooth, high-fired finish.

(Note: Due to the nature of manual measurement, slight variations may occur; please refer to the physical item.)