Onyx Tea Cup

A hand-carved 2 oz tea cup made from natural Mexican onyx, shaped to reveal the unique color, veining, and translucency of the stone.

Designed by Apapacho World in Mexico City and hand-carved in Mexico, the Onyx Tea Cup has a rounded body and gently flared rim that gives the stone a soft, tactile form. Its small scale is designed for intimate pours and tasting rituals, allowing the weight and cool touch of natural stone to become part of the experience.

Each cup is carved from a different section of onyx, revealing its own composition of ivory, honey, amber, brown, green, or mineral banding. No two pieces are exactly alike. Variations in color, translucency, veining, and surface are not only expected, but are central to the character of each cup.

Details

• Material: natural Mexican onyx
• Capacity: 2 oz
• Finish: hand-carved and polished
• Designed by Apapacho World in Mexico City
• Hand-carved in Mexico
• Suitable for beverages served below 95°F
• Each piece is unique and will vary naturally in color, veining, translucency, and mineral pattern

Material Note

Onyx is a natural stone formed over time through layers of mineral deposits. Variations in tone, translucency, veining, mineral lines, small fissures, pores, and surface markings are inherent to the material and are not considered defects.

Because every cup is individually cut and carved from natural stone, subtle variations in shape, wall thickness, proportion, and finish may also occur. These differences are part of the hand-carved process and make every piece unique.

Care

Hand wash only with lukewarm water, mild soap, and a soft cloth. Rinse after use and dry immediately.

Do not place in the dishwasher or microwave. Do not soak or expose the cup to sudden changes in temperature. Use only with liquids below 95°F.

Avoid acidic liquids such as citrus juice or vinegar, which may etch natural onyx. Avoid abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, and harsh chemicals. Coffee, tea, wine, and other strongly colored liquids should not be left sitting in the cup for prolonged periods.

Natural stone may gradually develop a subtle patina with use.