The CCCLAY Story: Coffee Tasting and Handmade Porcelain
CCCLAY creates handmade porcelain cups in Jingdezhen, China, bringing coffee tasting practice together with ceramic design. The brand was founded by Clay (Xiaobo) Zhang.
A founder with competition experience
Clay (Xiaobo) Zhang was runner-up at the 2018 World AeroPress Championship. The official 2018 results list Xiaobo Zhang of China in second place and refer to Clay Zhang in the event report.
Materials developed for each cup design
CCCLAY porcelain is made from an exclusive blend of premium kaolin sourced from Hunan, Jiangxi and Guangdong, China. The blend is formulated to meet the functional requirements of each cup design.
The porcelain body and glazes made from natural mineral raw materials are fired at 1,220°C or higher, forming a durable glazed surface with a glossy or matte finish.
Cup shapes with distinct purposes
CCCLAY develops Sensory, Aroma, Cortado, Competition and Tilt cup designs for different serving and tasting experiences. Explore the CCCLAY cup selection guide to compare capacities and intended uses.
Craft and variation
Each handmade piece has its own glaze pattern and character. Small variations in finish are part of the making process. See the actual product listing for its design, capacity and finish.
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Choose a CCCLAY cup by the drink you serve, the listed capacity and the rim or bowl shape you want to explore. The best choice depends on your recipe and your own tasting preferences.
Compare coffee cups as complete objects: material, glaze or lining, rim shape, capacity and serving conditions all form part of the drinking experience. A material name alone is not evidence that a...