Madoromu Ajisai Sake Cup 150ml

What is Madoromu Ajisai?
Madoromu (まどろむ) Ajisai is a sake cup with a summer hydrangea (ajisai) design that comes to life when you pour something cold into it — below 16°C, the hydrangea blooms into vivid color. It's made of copper coated with tin, a 5oz (150ml) vessel that brings together a visual surprise and the feel of a traditional metal cup.

The tin coating is the other part of it. Tin is long believed to smooth and round out the character of sake, which is why tin cups have been prized for it. Pour a chilled sake and the hydrangea blooms as you drink — a small seasonal moment in the cup.

Specifications

How to use

Pour a cold drink to bring out the color — chilled sake, or any cold beverage below 16°C, and the hydrangea pattern turns vivid. Warm or room-temperature liquids leave it muted, so it's made for cold pours. As a metal cup, it carries the chill well and keeps a drink cold in the hand. It also makes a gift, especially for summer.

Uses — chilled sake, cold beverages, and seasonal gifting.