The tradition of no handle on Asian mugs reportedly comes from the philosophy if the mug is to hot to hold, it is to hot to drink Kanyu refers to a specific tecnique of "crackled glaze, A yunomi (Japanese: 湯のみ) is a form of teacup, typically made from a ceramic material, being taller than wide, with a trimmed or turned foot. Unlike the more formal chawan tea bowl which is used during the Japanese tea ceremony, the yunomi is made for daily (or informal) tea drinking. technique, making this a perfect cup for every day.
