Madoromu Sake Cup Yuki Tsubaki

What is Madoromu Yuki Tsubaki?
Madoromu (まどろむ) Yuki Tsubaki is a sake cup with a winter design of camellia in snow (yuki tsubaki) that comes to life when you pour something cold into it — below 16°C, the camellia blooms into 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 metal does two things. Tin is long believed to smooth and round out the character of sake, which is why tin cups have been prized for it, and copper carries cold well, keeping a chilled drink cold in the hand. Pour a cold sake and the snow camellia blooms as you drink — a quiet winter 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 snow-camellia pattern turns vivid. Warm or room-temperature liquids leave it muted, so it's made for cold pours. The copper keeps the drink cold in the hand, and it makes a gift, especially for winter.

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