Orange Chips SAI Tumbler

The SAI tumbler from Chips is a really nice larger size. It holds a generous mug's worth of hot tea, has room for plenty of ice when you want iced tea, and stacks neatly in the cupboard.

Chips is a Japanese brand with an emphasis on making objects that you love to use. Their pottery is made in the Mino region, Japan's largest ceramics-producing area. They came up with the SAI line as a way to recycle some of their own seconds and broken pieces, which are crushed and mixed back in to make up about 20% of the clay.

That recycled clay gives each cup a lot of personality, and every one has its share of irregularities. The glaze goes on unevenly, so you'll see cloudy patches, lighter streaks and drips where it thinned or pooled. There are pale flecks, small dark spots and marks, a tiny pinhole or two, and a little roughness here and there, with a bare, speckled clay foot at the bottom. No two are alike. They're not cookie cutter or "perfect," but we think that's their charm.

Microwave and dishwasher safe. Not for the oven or stovetop. Use a soft sponge rather than abrasive cleansers or metal scrubbers.

Capacity: 400 ml (about 13.5 oz)

Size: 3.3" wide x 3.9" tall (8.5 x 10 cm)

Made in Japan

Each cup will look a little different from the one in the photos. Product color may also vary slightly due to photographic lighting or monitor settings.