Mino Ware, Blackened Amber-Crystal Stacking Mug, 320ml
320ml: a stacking mug where amber crystals glint through a blackened glaze.
Pre-order: arriving in the UK in late October 2026
This Mino ware stacking mug holds 320ml, glazed in a blackened finish with amber crystal flecks. It is designed to stack, and the glaze has real depth up close.
Why Chefs Choose This
- Crystal glaze: amber flecks catch the light against the dark ground
- Stacks well: saves space on the shelf or counter
- 320ml: a generous mug of tea or coffee
- Part of a trio: pairs with blackened bronze and wakakusa green
How to Use
- Coffee: a flat white or pour-over
- Tea: hojicha, black tea or a chai
- Soup: a cup of miso soup or broth
- Gift: a mug with character for a coffee lover
Crystalline glazes form small crystals as they cool slowly in the kiln, so each piece shows its own pattern of flecks. Stacking cups and mugs are a practical Japanese answer to small kitchens and busy counters: they nest securely, take up less shelf space and are easier to carry in a stack. Mino ware comes from Gifu Prefecture, Japan's largest ceramic tableware region.
What is a crystal glaze?
A crystal, or crystalline, glaze grows tiny crystals as it cools, which show as flecks or patches of a different colour. On this mug they show as amber against a blackened ground, and no two mugs have exactly the same pattern.
Product Details
| Dimensions | To follow |
| Type | Stacking mug |
| Glaze and Finish | Blackened amber-crystal |
| Material | Ceramic, Mino ware (美濃焼) |
| Origin | Mino, Gifu Prefecture, Japan |
| Capacity | 320ml |
| Weight | To follow |
| Care | To follow |
| Best Used For | Coffee, tea, soup |
What are the dimensions?
We have the capacity, 320ml, but not the exact height and width yet. We will add them when the stock arrives.
Is it dishwasher and microwave safe?
We are waiting on the maker's care guidance and will add it here before the stock lands, so we are not going to guess. Until it arrives, hand washing in warm soapy water with a soft sponge is the safe choice for glazed Japanese tableware. Let it dry fully before stacking or putting it away.
When will my pre-order arrive?
This mug is on a container due in the UK in late October 2026. Order now to reserve one, and we will send it out once the stock has landed and been checked in. If the arrival date moves, we will let you know.
SKU : T5049