{"product_id":"slumped-blue-tide-matcha-cup","title":"Slumped Blue Tide Matcha Cup","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSlumped Matcha Cup, Handmade Stoneware by Brooker Ceramics\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis handmade stoneware matcha cup honours the Japanese chawan tradition whilst standing entirely in its own form. A sculptural ceramic that acknowledges tea ceremony ritual while speaking to contemporary life, the deliberately slumped silhouette breaks from rigid geometry. It asks to be held, used, and lived with. A vessel that functions as both ritual object and intimate companion. And yet it stands equally at home on display, a quiet presence that earns its place in your room, asking nothing but rewarding close attention.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eForm \u0026amp; Character\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe form emerges from a single throw of clay. Tall enough to cradle warmth, wide enough to feel generous in your palm. The carved foot anchors the piece, marking it as handmade and grounding its presence. Wabi sabi lives here. The asymmetrical slouch, the weight settled in the lower body, the way the rim invites without commanding. Stoneware has presence. Fired to high temperature, it rings slightly when tapped, dense and alive. The blue tide surface shifts subtly as light moves across it, creating quiet visual interest. Hold it, and it feels right. Set it on display, and it holds the room.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMade for the Table. Built for Display.\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis cup lives at the intersection of ritual and everyday. Use it for matcha, for your morning tea, for simply holding warmth in both hands on a quiet morning. The slumped form feels intentional in your grip, not symmetrical but perfectly balanced for the way you actually hold a cup. And when you set it down, it earns its place. Your guests will notice it on display. The carved foot, the subtle asymmetry, the weight and colour all speak to handcrafted care. This is the kind of piece that becomes part of your room's character, one that you reach for, that you return to, that feels like a small anchor in a busy day.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHandcrafted in Oxfordshire\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvery piece that leaves the Brooker Ceramics studio in Oxfordshire is thrown by hand, shaped by intention. The maker starts with stoneware clay, centres it, pulls the form upward, then deliberately slumps the vessel to create that signature asymmetry. The carved foot is cut by hand, a final mark of authorship. Each cup is fired in an electric kiln at high temperature, transforming clay into something permanent. No two pieces are exactly alike. Variations in the slump, subtle shifts in colour density, unique surface qualities. These are not flaws. They are proof of the hand that made it, the moment of creation captured in ceramic form.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis piece is made to last. Stoneware is exceptionally durable and chip resistant, withstanding daily use. The surface is fully food-safe and waterproof, suitable for tea, water, or whatever you choose to fill it with. It is dishwasher safe, though hand-washing will preserve the subtle beauty of the surface over years of use. Because this is handmade functional ware, treat it with the same care you would give any loved object. It will age gracefully, developing a patina of use that only deepens its character.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout Brooker Ceramics\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrooker Ceramics is a working studio in Oxfordshire where functional ware and sculptural ceramics are thrown and fired with intention. The maker shares their practice openly, with a YouTube community of over 25,000 people who follow the work, from raw clay to finished piece. Every cup, vase, and sculptural form that leaves the studio reflects a philosophy simple but rigorous: make things worth using and worth looking at. Nothing is mass-produced. Nothing is compromised. The studio celebrates the imperfections of handcraft as proof of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandmade, so there may be variations in shape and glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brooker Ceramics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57653775040885,"sku":null,"price":35.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/9402\/6735\/files\/Slumped-matcha-cup-blue-tide-front.jpg?v=1791997031","url":"https:\/\/countrylivingshop.co.uk\/products\/slumped-blue-tide-matcha-cup","provider":"Country Living Marketplace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}