Ptygrace Titanium Double Wall Insulated Espresso & Tea Cup - 60ml Hammered Finish

Perfect For:

• Specialty Coffee Enthusiasts: Those who invest in quality beans, precise extraction, and the full sensory experience of espresso — and want a cup that honors that investment with complete flavor neutrality and perfect thermal performance
• Tea Ceremony Practitioners: Gongfu tea practitioners and Japanese tea ceremony participants who require a vessel that is completely flavor-neutral, thermally stable, and sized for traditional small-batch serving
• Health-Conscious Daily Ritual Practitioners: Those who take daily ginger shots, apple cider vinegar shots, or concentrated herbal tonics and want a vessel that is acid-resistant, BPA-free, and completely non-reactive
• Ultralight Hikers and Backpackers: Serious backcountry travelers who count grams and refuse to compromise on the quality of their morning coffee or tea in the field — 45g, indestructible, and capable of direct heat
• Japanese Craft Collectors: Those who appreciate and collect objects made by Japanese artisans using traditional techniques — the tsuiki hammered finish is a genuine example of Tsubame-Sanjo metalworking heritage
• Halal-Conscious Consumers: Those seeking premium beverage vessels that are completely free from any alcohol-related association or use case — this cup is positioned exclusively for coffee, tea, and health beverages
• Premium Gift Buyers: A sophisticated, lasting gift for coffee lovers, tea enthusiasts, outdoor adventurers, or anyone who appreciates Japanese craftsmanship

Ideal Occasions:

• Daily espresso or tea ritual at home or office
• Gongfu tea ceremony and tea tasting events
• Ultralight hiking, camping, and backcountry travel
• Japanese craft and kitchenware gifting
• Wellness and health shot daily routine

Savor Every Sip at the Perfect Temperature

Your chilled sake stays crisply cold, and your warm sake stays gently heated from the first aromatic sip to the very last drop, just as the brewer intended.

Experience Pure, Unaltered Flavor

The ultra-inert titanium guarantees 'no metallic taste' ever. You taste only the complex notes of your premium sake, never the container.

Hold It with Confidence, Even with Slippery Hands

The artisan hammered texture provides a 'secure grip' that feels substantial and premium, preventing accidental slips during lively conversation.

Enjoy a Clean, Condensation-Free Surface

No more wet rings on your table. The double-wall insulation means the outside stays dry and cool, regardless of what's inside.

Make Your Relaxation Ritual Effortless

It's 'so easy to care for'—just rinse or dishwasher clean. No special handling, no staining, no odors left behind. Pure simplicity.

Own a Piece of Functional Art

This isn't just a cup; it's a conversation piece. The hand-hammered finish reflects light uniquely, showcasing centuries of Japanese craft on your table.

Invest in a Lifetime Companion

Built to outlast decades of daily use, this cup 'still looks brand new' years later. It’s the last sake cup you'll ever need to buy.

Elevate Your Everyday Moment

Transforms a simple drink into a deliberate act of quality and presence. It’s a small tool that makes a big difference in slowing down and enjoying now.

Key Product Features

• Double-Wall Vacuum Insulation: Keeps hot beverages at ideal drinking temperature while the outer wall remains comfortable to hold — no burned fingers, no rushed drinking
• Grade 1 Pure Titanium: The highest purity grade — completely flavor-neutral, acid-resistant, BPA-free, and food-safe for all beverage types
• Hammered Tsuiki Finish: Traditional Tsubame-Sanjo metalworking technique applied by hand — each cup is unique, each hammer strike intentional
• 60ml Precision Capacity: Perfectly sized for espresso shots and gongfu tea servings — the ideal small-cup format for serious beverage appreciation
• 45g Ultralight: Lighter than ceramic, lighter than glass, lighter than stainless steel — virtually weightless in the hand and in the pack
• Indestructible Construction: Titanium does not crack, chip, rust, corrode, or degrade — a lifetime cup with no maintenance requirements
• Direct Heat Compatible: Safe for use over a camp stove or open flame — versatile for outdoor use
• Handcrafted in Tsubame-Sanjo, Japan: 400+ year metalworking heritage in every cup

Espresso Use

1. Pre-warm the cup by rinsing with hot water for 10 to 15 seconds — this stabilizes the thermal environment for the espresso shot
2. Pull your espresso shot directly into the cup or transfer immediately after extraction
3. The double-wall insulation will hold the shot at extraction temperature for 3 to 5 minutes — allowing you to appreciate the full aromatic evolution of the coffee as it cools slightly
4. Drink without rushing — the outer wall will remain comfortable to hold throughout

Gongfu Tea Use

1. Rinse the cup with hot water before the first pour to bring it to temperature
2. Pour from your gaiwan or teapot directly into the cup for each infusion
3. The 60ml capacity is ideal for standard gongfu serving sizes
4. The titanium surface will not absorb tea oils or flavors between sessions — each infusion is tasted cleanly

Health Shots

• Measure and pour your ginger shot, apple cider vinegar, or herbal tonic directly into the cup
• Titanium's acid resistance means no reaction with acidic liquids — safe for daily use with vinegar-based shots
• Rinse with warm water after use — no special cleaning required

Camping and Outdoor Use

• The cup can be used directly over a small camp stove or open flame for heating water or beverages
• At 45g, it adds negligible weight to any pack — carry it in a side pocket or attached to a carabiner
• Virtually indestructible — drop it, pack it under weight, or use it in any weather condition

Care Instructions

• Hand wash recommended — mild dish soap and warm water
• Dishwasher safe, but hand washing preserves the hammered finish appearance over time
• Do not use abrasive scrubbers on the interior — a soft cloth or sponge is sufficient
• No special drying required — titanium does not rust or water-spot
• Store anywhere — no special conditions needed

Tsubame-Sanjo: Where 400 Years of Metalworking Heritage Meets Modern Precision

In the Sanjo and Tsubame cities of Niigata Prefecture, Japan, a metalworking tradition has been alive for over four centuries. What began in the Edo period as the production of nails and agricultural tools evolved, through generations of accumulated craft knowledge, into one of the world's most respected centers of precision metalwork. Today, Tsubame-Sanjo craftsmen produce everything from professional kitchen knives used by Michelin-starred chefs to aerospace-grade titanium components — and the Ptygrace espresso and tea cup.

The hammered finish on this cup — known in Japanese craft tradition as tsuiki (鎚起) — is not applied by machine. Each indentation is the result of a deliberate hammer strike by a trained metalworker, placed with the precision that only comes from years of practice. The pattern that emerges is unique to each cup, making every piece a one-of-a-kind object that carries the physical record of its maker's hands.

Why Titanium for Coffee and Tea

The choice of titanium for a premium beverage cup is not arbitrary. Among all metals used in food and beverage applications, pure titanium is uniquely suited to the task for three reasons: it is completely flavor-neutral (imparting no metallic taste even to the most delicate white tea or single-origin espresso), it is exceptionally resistant to acids (making it ideal for health shots and citrus-forward beverages), and it is the strongest material available at this weight — lighter than aluminum, stronger than steel, and completely corrosion-proof.

The Ptygrace Philosophy

Ptygrace was founded on the belief that the objects we use daily should be made with the same care and intention as objects we consider art. The 60ml double-wall insulated cup is the expression of that belief in its most refined form: a functional object that performs flawlessly, lasts a lifetime, and is beautiful enough to be worth noticing every time you pick it up.

Primary Material

• Pure Titanium (Grade 1): The highest purity grade of commercially pure titanium — selected for maximum flavor neutrality, corrosion resistance, and food safety
• No coatings, liners, or surface treatments: The interior and exterior are bare titanium — no paint, lacquer, PTFE, or any other applied material
• BPA-Free: Titanium contains no bisphenol A or any other endocrine-disrupting compounds

Construction

• Double-wall vacuum insulation — two titanium walls with a vacuum-sealed air gap between them
• Hammered exterior finish (tsuiki technique) — applied by hand by Tsubame-Sanjo craftsmen
• Seamless interior — no welds or joints on the drinking surface
• 60ml capacity — precisely sized for espresso shots and gongfu tea servings
• Weight: approximately 45g

Material Properties

• Flavor Neutrality: Pure titanium imparts zero metallic taste — verified safe for the most delicate teas and single-origin coffees
• Acid Resistance: Titanium is highly resistant to acidic liquids including citrus juice, apple cider vinegar, and coffee acids — no reaction, no leaching
• Temperature Resistance: Safe for boiling water and direct heat — suitable for use over a camp stove
• Corrosion Proof: Does not rust, stain, or degrade in any beverage environment

Certifications

• Food-safe Grade 1 pure titanium
• BPA-free
• No artificial coatings or chemical treatments
• Handcrafted in Japan — Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture

Material Certifications

• Grade 1 Pure Titanium — the highest purity grade of commercially pure titanium, meeting international food-contact safety standards
• BPA-Free — contains no bisphenol A or any other regulated endocrine-disrupting compounds
• No coatings or chemical treatments — bare titanium throughout, inside and out
• Food-safe for all beverage types including acidic liquids (coffee, tea, vinegar-based health shots, citrus)

Manufacturing Standards

• Handcrafted in Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture, Japan
• Tsubame-Sanjo metalworking is recognized as a traditional Japanese craft industry by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
• Tsuiki (hammered finish) technique — traditional Japanese metalworking method applied by trained craftsmen
• Japanese manufacturing quality standards throughout production

Heritage Recognition

• Tsubame-Sanjo: 400+ year metalworking heritage, Niigata Prefecture
• Recognized globally as one of the world's premier precision metalworking regions
• Ptygrace: Premium Japanese titanium lifestyle brand with international distribution

About Ptygrace

Ptygrace is a Japanese premium lifestyle brand specializing in titanium drinkware and kitchenware crafted in Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture — one of the world's most respected precision metalworking regions. The brand was founded on a single conviction: that the objects used in daily rituals should be made with the same care, precision, and material integrity as objects considered fine art.

Tsubame-Sanjo has been Japan's center of metalworking excellence for over 400 years. The region's craftsmen supply professional kitchen knives to Michelin-starred restaurants, precision components to aerospace manufacturers, and handcrafted titanium cups to those who understand that the vessel is part of the experience. Ptygrace works directly with these craftsmen, applying the tsuiki (hand-hammering) technique to pure Grade 1 titanium to create cups that are simultaneously functional tools and objects of genuine beauty.

The Titanium Choice

Ptygrace's exclusive use of Grade 1 pure titanium is a deliberate material philosophy. Titanium is the only metal that is completely flavor-neutral, making it the only material that does not interfere with the taste of delicate teas, single-origin espresso, or health tonics. Combined with its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and BPA-free composition, titanium is simply the best material available for a premium daily beverage cup — and Ptygrace builds nothing else.

Commitment to Halal-Compliant Positioning

Ptygrace's espresso and tea cup is positioned exclusively for coffee, tea, health shots, and outdoor beverage use. The brand is committed to ensuring its products are accessible and appropriate for all consumers, including those for whom Halal compliance is a priority.

Where Ptygrace Products Are Available

• Specialty Outdoor Retailers: Select ultralight hiking and backcountry gear retailers in Japan carrying premium titanium cookware and drinkware
• Japanese Craft and Lifestyle Stores: Specialty stores featuring Tsubame-Sanjo crafted products in Tokyo and Niigata Prefecture
• Coffee and Tea Specialty Retailers: Select specialty coffee equipment retailers and Japanese tea ceremony supply stores

International Availability

• Available internationally via JapansPrime — one of the few sources outside Japan offering authentic Tsubame-Sanjo crafted titanium cups with international shipping
• Growing demand among specialty coffee communities, ultralight hiking communities, and Japanese craft enthusiasts in USA, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East

Market Position

• Ultra-premium titanium drinkware segment
• Positioned above mass-produced stainless steel and ceramic espresso cups
• Priced to reflect genuine artisan production, premium material, and Tsubame-Sanjo heritage