Cupping At You Hot: Bookmark Our Favourite Ceramic Cups To Sip & Spill Tea In!

Looking at this Mrid Cera ceramic cup in that gorgeous mellow blue shade makes us want to fill it with some hot chocolate and call it a day. It's the ideal size to also portion control, wouldn't you say? Totally loving it for that glossy finish and for being entirely handcrafted. And yes, these are good to go in the microwave or dishwasher.

Want to host a Alice in Wonderland themed tea party with the girlies? Well, pull out these tear drop handcrafted cups from Kohana Homes. So on brand for the situation, you can share some tears of joy or heartbreak, as you sip and spill some tea. We are of course smitten by the pattern and the golden handle on these cups, but it's the bumpy, imperfect finish that truly make them a standout. 

Perfect to serve piping hot tea in, on a nippy or rainy evening, are these earthy off white and brown cups from Nakshikathaa. The pattern -- almost marble-like and the shape -- deep, broad, short are absolutely beautiful. From the look of it they also seem very durable and sturdy enough to retain heat for a long, long time. 

Just that one tea cup we don't ever want to share! Look at this beauty moss tea cup from Swaa Clay Studio. It's so unique (as unique as you are, we'd say) -- from the shade of green to the imperfectly perfect shape. Oh and the size of it (like a mug) also means we can fit as many marshmallows in it as we'd like. 

Amalfiee Ceramics brings their A-game with this handmade large gulchandanj tea cup and saucer set. This one is best reserved for those fancy dinner parties but only because it looks so good, we wouldn't mind enjoying our everyday tea/coffee sesh with it. The abstract patterns and bold colours make these what we call -- hand candy.

Giving us all the modern-day kulhad feels, these Moco raw irregular cups from Fish Jaipur is such a must-have. Unlike what we're used to in ceramic cups, these oddballs have a unique shape and a matte finish. The spray effect or freckled design further adds to its aesthetic charm. Sure you have no handle to protect you from the heat, but hey, we're paying only a small price for what we're getting in return. And nobody says you can't serve chaas in these.

Subtle not your jam? Apply the same when you're settling in for that perfect OTT tea cup too! These Ziggy cups from Isaaka fit, right? With imperfectly hand drawn pyramid patterns (both in and out) and a long gold handle (easy to grasp without getting too close to the heat of the cup), these party cups are fun and whimsical. Don't take yourself too seriously and serve up some alcohol in them too! 

When the name said maharaja print cup, we wondered how nice it could possibly be. Turns out this handmade cup and saucer set from Amalfiee Ceramics is actually fit for the kings and queens. The green, gold and red floral patterns on both the cups and saucers and the muted matte finish, makes these our favourites on the entire list! 

Cool ceramic tea cups that look like shot glasses? Sold. Clay Botik also goes a step ahead to make their tea cups one-of-kind with thumb impressions and dual shades (blue outside, mustard inside). By all means, enjoy your tea in them kulhad-style or tequila, no judgments. 

Only those tea cups her majesty the queen will call for when it's time for her afternoon tea with sandwiches. We're not kidding, these Lily tea cups from The Table Fable are so dainty and pretty -- white exterior with tiny blue freckles and a pink inside. The faint ridges on the outside and perfect cup shape is also something we're swooning over.

You must check our Favourite Coffee Mugs too. Sturdy and stunning, they are our faithful companions.