Qonga Hand-Pinched Black Pottery Coffee Cup Everyday calm shaped by hand

Tibetan Highland Black Pottery Cup

Where Ancient Craft Meets Everyday Ritual

Inspired by high-altitude black-pottery traditions, each cup is individually hand-pinched, carrying subtle fingertip textures and gentle, one-of-a-kind curves. The matte charcoal surface recalls quiet mountain nights, creating a serene backdrop for the aroma of coffee or tea.

About Tibetan Black Pottery

Crafted from pure, unpolluted clay sourced in the sacred Gongbala mountains, this cup is smoke-fired with natural highland barley (qingke). As the grains burst in the intense heat, they leave delicate “Moonlight Patterns”—organic silver-grey imprints that capture a quiet dialogue between humanity and nature.
This centuries-old barley carbon-firing method is unique to authentic Tibetan black pottery.

A Vessel for Wellness and Warmth

The cup’s balanced thickness offers gentle heat retention without heaviness, while its finely fired interior is perfect for lattes, pour-over coffee, or fragrant teas.
Rooted in traditional Tibetan herbal wisdom, long-term use of black-pottery drinkware is believed to support natural wellness.

More than a vessel, this black-pottery cup is a small daily ritual—each sip a dialogue with nature, each moment an invitation to stillness.

Before First Use

To soften the natural barley smoke aroma:

1. Boil the cup in black tea or loose-leaf tea for about 1 hour.

2. Rinse thoroughly with clean water and allow to dry.

Specifications

• Material: High-altitude handmade black pottery

• Capacity: Approx. 210 ml (adjustable as needed)

• Finish: Matte charcoal, naturally formed Moonlight Pattern

• Features: Hand-pinched form, natural heat retention, every cup unique