Catene Cachemire Tea Cup, 7.75 oz.

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The Catene Cachemire Tea Cup from Ginori 1735 embodies the kind of quietly decadent mood that’s all about ritual—think afternoon light, a silk robe, and the slow drama of porcelain meeting gold. The distinctive Catene pattern, an interlocking geometric chain imagined by Gio Ponti, coils itself in fine 18-karat gold atop pristine white porcelain. Each piece is handcrafted in Italy, so it carries a weightless delicacy—smooth to the touch, luminous in finish—while feeling serenely modern and unmistakably luxe.

This tea cup sits comfortably in the hand, the proportions balancing elegance and ease for everyday ceremony or languid, late-night pours. Its 7.75 oz. capacity is generous enough for morning matcha or an herbal blend without feeling oversized, and the porcelain keeps your brew at the ideal temperature just a little longer. The shape is stackable but unapologetically display-worthy, layering seamlessly with eclectic tablescapes or pared-back basics. Unlike so many heirloom pieces, it handles the realities of daily life—dishwasher safe, it glides from quiet mornings to celebratory settings with equal poise.

Ginori 1735 reads like a byword for Italian design heritage, but the Catene’s angular graphics inject a note of avant-garde cool that speaks to Ponti’s legacy and the current appetite for statement tableware. Whether styled alongside mismatched ceramics or anchored solo on a polished tray, this cup holds its own in the landscape of modern ritual and collectible design.