Mug with Lid + Strainer - Hanamizuki

Enjoy your favourite drink in this dogwood-printed cup!

Japan's connection to dogwood flowers dates back to 1915 when President William Howard Taft presented a gift of dogwood trees to Japan as a gesture of gratitude for the earlier gift of cherry blossom trees. Since then, this gift exchange began a cultural bond between the United States and Japan. Thus, the meanings behind these flowers in Japan are "friendship" and "international goodwill."
This set includes a mug and a ceramic strainer, allowing you to easily brew your tea directly in your cup. Once brewing, simply lift out the strainer and place it on the lid. 

The mugs are crafted in Mino, Gifu prefecture, Japan.

Mino ware is the most popular style in Japan, accounting for 60% of the country's ceramics. They are valued for their beauty and durability, making them popular for everyday use and, of course, special occasions.