Hechimon Shigaraki Cup – Black Celadon (200ml)

A kiln-fired cup from Japan with a smoky celadon glaze that shifts between blue-green and grey tones depending on the light. Natural speckling and subtle variation give each piece its own character.

At 200ml, it's sized for a long black, flat white, cortado, or pour-over coffee. The rounded form sits comfortably in the hand, and the unglazed foot ring provides grip and shows the natural clay texture.

Shigaraki Ware

Shigaraki-yaki (信楽焼) is a traditional style of Japanese pottery made in Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture—one of Japan's historic "Six Ancient Kilns." It's known for an earthy, natural aesthetic, often using coarse local clay and kiln effects that make each piece unique. Shigaraki ware was designated a traditional craft by Japan in 1976.

HECHIMON

HECHIMON (へちもん) is a Shigaraki dialect term meaning "something a little unusual." The name reflects the maker's approach: celebrating irregularity and handmade character rather than industrial uniformity. Each piece embraces what Japanese ceramics call wabi-sabi—the beauty found in imperfection and natural variation.

Dimensions & Use

• Size: Approximately 9.5cm diameter × 7.5cm height
• Capacity: 200ml (6.7 oz)
• Ideal for: Flat whites, cortados, long blacks, or pour-over filter coffee

Care Instructions

• Hand wash only – Not dishwasher safe
• Not microwave safe – Exposed clay areas can overheat unevenly
• Handle with care – Handmade ceramics can chip if knocked against hard surfaces
• Over time, coffee oils may lightly stain the exposed clay areas (this is normal and adds patina)