The Thirsty Goblet is one of the iconic pieces from the French design house Tsé Tsé. Made of white porcelain, allowing the subtle hues of the tea to show through, it is crafted in France using the traditional slip-casting method. Its gently irregular shape and thin rim make it an ideal companion for enjoying teas and herbal infusions. I particularly use it as a goblet for gong fu cha or sencha dô rituals.
It is dishwasher and microwave safe.
(Saucer sold separately)
Capacity: 7 cl
Measurements: 6cm high and 5cm in diameter
Design Catherine Lévy & Sigolène Prébois
Tsé & Tsé - Paris
Tsé & Tsé Associées is a French design house that, since its launch in 1991, remains one of the few independent design companies. It was founded by two Parisian designers, Sigolène Prébois and Catherine Lévy. Prototypes are created in their workshop in the Bastille district of Paris, where some pieces are adapted to specific client requests. Each object requires the search for high-quality manufacturers. The choice of fine materials prioritizes artisanal expertise, quality, and the longevity of the objects. As a result, lamps, tableware, and furniture are produced in small series, sometimes individually, and rarely exceeding 1,000 pieces per year. No two pieces are exactly alike; these differences are the hallmark of the originality of Tsé & Tsé products.
The two designers initially conceived these objects for themselves, to live with in their home, as an everyday luxury.
For a long time, several Tsé & Tsé objects have been acquired by institutions such as the Georges Pompidou Museum of Modern Art and the Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris. More recently, the official tourism agency Atout France paid them a glowing tribute in an article dedicated to "Design Made in France".
