Tanabe Hand-Hammered 24K Gold Plated Copper Japanese Cup Pair - 90ml

5. Who is this for?

1. The Connoisseur Who Wants Authentic Japanese Craftsmanship

You appreciate traditional wabi-sabi aesthetics and seek genuine artisanal pieces that tell a story of heritage and meticulous handwork.

2. The Luxury Gift-Giver Who Wants a Memorable Impression

You need a distinctive, high-status gift for a special occasion that demonstrates thoughtfulness and refined taste beyond typical luxury items.

3. The Home Entertainer Who Wants Elevated Cultural Experiences

You enjoy creating unique moments for guests and want conversation-starting pieces that transform ordinary gatherings into curated cultural events.

4. The Mindful Collector Who Wants Objects with Intention

You surround yourself with meaningful items that enhance daily rituals, valuing the meditative quality of handcrafted objects used with purpose.

5. The Design Aficionado Who Wants Statement Tableware

You curate a visually striking home environment and seek functional art pieces that blend traditional craftsmanship with contemporary aesthetic appeal.

Taste Sake The Way Masters Do

Experience the true, unaltered flavor profile of premium sake. The gold-plated, non-reactive interior ensures nothing interferes—no metallic taste, just clean, smooth sips that reveal hidden notes.

Turn Every Sip Into a Ceremony

Elevate your home drinking ritual instantly. The substantial weight, cool touch of copper, and radiant gold finish make even a casual drink feel like a special, mindful event worthy of a fine brew.

Finally, An 'Easy to Swallow' Cup

The wide, expertly curved rim is designed after centuries of use. It guides the sake onto your palate perfectly, preventing spills and creating that smooth, effortless drinking experience reviewers love.

Enjoy Sake at Its Perfect Temperature

Copper's natural properties work for you. It gently takes the edge off ice-cold sake in your hand and helps slightly warm sake reach a more balanced temp faster than other materials.

Own a Piece of Living Japanese History

This isn't just a cup; it's a functional art piece. The hand-hammered texture tells the story of the artisan, connecting you to a 300-year-old Kyoto craft with every use.

Impress Guests Without Saying a Word

The stunning visual of hammered copper and gold makes a powerful statement. It shows discernment and respect for the drink, transforming you into a host who appreciates authentic quality.

A Gift That Says 'You Deserve The Best'

Gifting this pair shows deep thought. It communicates that you see the recipient as someone who values craftsmanship, tradition, and elevating everyday moments into experiences.

Build a Lifetime Ritual

Built with heritage techniques and premium materials, this pair is designed to last for decades. It becomes a trusted part of your relaxation, celebration, and connection rituals for years to come.

1. **Authentic Tsuiki Hand-Hammering** — Each cup receives over 800 precise hammer strikes from a master artisan, creating a unique texture that improves grip and sake aeration. 2. **24K Gold Electroplating (0.5 Microns)** — Applied using the Kei-Kin process, this food-safe, non-reactive layer ensures zero metallic transfer and preserves the sake's pure flavor. 3. **99.9% Pure Japanese Copper Body** — High thermal conductivity gently warms chilled sake in your hand and cools warm sake faster than ceramic or glass. 4. **Precision 90ml (3oz) Capacity** — The exact volume for a traditional 'one go' serving, designed to be filled perfectly for optimal aroma concentration. 5. **Ergonomic Wide-Mouth Design** — Based on centuries of use, the shape allows sake to flow smoothly for an 'easy to swallow' experience with no spillage. 6. **Traditional Tin-Lead Solder Joint** — The base is sealed with a time-tested alloy formula for lifelong durability against thermal expansion and contraction. 7. **JIS (Japanese Industrial Standards) Certified Materials** — All metals meet strict national standards for purity and food safety, with traceable sourcing. 8. **Individually Numbered & Inspected** — Each cup is finished, polished, and signed off by Master Craftsman Hiroshi Tanabe. 9. **Hypoallergenic & Non-Toxic Surface** — The 24K gold plating creates a biologically inert interior, safe for all users and eliminating 'cup smell'. 10. **Presented in Paulownia Wood Box** — Paulownia (Kiri) is traditionally used in Japan to protect treasures; it's naturally moisture-resistant and aromatic.

1. Before first use, rinse gently with warm water. Do not use soap, as it can coat the gold surface. 2. Pour chilled or warm sake to just below the inner rim. The 90ml size is designed for the standard 'one go' serving. 3. Hold the cup by its base or mid-section to appreciate the hand-hammered texture and allow the copper to gently adjust the sake's temperature. 4. Sip and enjoy. The wide mouth is designed for 'easy to swallow' sips that aerate the sake properly. Timeline Expectations: Week 1: Notice the complete absence of metallic taste and the enhanced aroma. Week 2-3: You'll start to perceive more nuanced flavor notes from your favorite sake, often described as a 'cleaner, smoother taste.' Week 4+: Using these cups becomes part of your ritual, transforming ordinary moments into authentic, mindful Japanese-style drinking experiences.

Founded in the historic sake district of Fushimi, Kyoto, Tanabe Metals has been crafting drinkware for master brewers for three generations. Our artisans noticed that modern, mass-produced cups were dulling the nuanced flavors of premium sake. This pair was created to solve that. We returned to the hand-hammered (Tsuiki) method used for samurai sword guards, selecting 99.9% pure copper for its ideal thermal conductivity and plating it with 24K gold to create a neutral tasting surface. Each cup is individually formed and inspected in our JIS (Japanese Industrial Standards) certified workshop. This commitment to tradition and quality has made it the top-rated ceremonial sake cup pair among premium retailers in Japan for the past two years.

The Tanabe Hand-Hammered 24K Gold Plated Copper Sake Cup Pair is crafted from high-quality copper as the primary base material, which is selected for its excellent thermal conductivity to maintain the ideal temperature of sake, enhancing the drinking experience by keeping it warm or cool as desired. The interior and exterior are plated with 24-karat gold, a non-reactive precious metal that ensures purity and prevents any metallic taste from leaching into the beverage, while also providing an elegant, luxurious appearance that resists tarnishing over time. The hand-hammered technique not only adds a unique, artisanal texture but also increases the structural durability of the cups, making them resilient to daily use. This combination of materials offers users benefits such as improved sake flavor preservation, a sophisticated aesthetic for ceremonial or casual settings, and long-lasting quality that honors traditional Japanese craftsmanship.

JIS (Japanese Industrial Standards) - Verified for excellence in material quality and manufacturing precision.

Domestic Quality Control Pass - Undergone rigorous multi-stage inspection by Japanese quality assurance teams.

Safety Standards Compliance - Certified for consumer safety and environmental impact within the Japan region.

Authentic Origin Certification - Verified as a genuine product of the specified Japanese brand and region.

Material Purity Verification - Certified non-hazardous materials used in construction for daily safe use.

Tanabe Metals is a family-run workshop in Kyoto, Japan, guided by a single principle: the vessel must honor the drink. We reject automated pressing for the slower, master-apprentice Tsuiki (hand-hammering) method, believing the artisan's skill is irreplaceable. Our Master Craftsman, Hiroshi Tanabe (3rd generation), oversees every piece, ensuring it meets both historical standards and modern JIS certification for material purity. We source only domestic metals and our Kyoto facility is where traditional technique meets certified, traceable manufacturing.

Sold as a premium set through specialty retailers, Japanese craft stores, and online marketplaces focusing on authentic artisanal products. Presented in elegant packaging suitable for gifting.