Sun/Agave Copitas de Mezcal – Handmade Ceramic Shot Glass, 2 oz Tasting Cup

Infuse your mezcal ritual with warmth, tradition, and tactile beauty using our Sun/Agave Copitas de Mezcal—small-batch ceramic tasting cups designed for slow sips and meaningful moments. Handmade in our Colorado studio and stamped with a radiant sunburst or agave-style motif, each cup honors the cultural roots of mezcal service while offering a modern, grounded aesthetic. Whether you’re hosting a tasting, creating an altar, or enjoying a quiet nightcap, these copitas turn everyday drinking into ceremony.

Dimensions

• Capacity: 2 oz

• Height: 1.5 inches

• Diameter: 2.75 inches

• Weight: ~4 oz

Sized for traditional mezcal service, the wide, shallow bowl shape maximizes surface area and aroma. These proportions are inspired by Oaxacan copitas, which bring out the spirit’s complex notes of smoke, earth, and mineral.

Each cup is handmade and will vary slightly in shape, weight, and glaze coverage. These are not flaws—they’re part of the charm and individuality of the piece.

Gift wrapping available for a fee and message included gratis. Gift wrapping is in gift box tied with colored twine and handmade ceramic charm.

Materials

• Clay Body: High-fired stoneware

• Motif: Hand-stamped sunburst or agave design at the base of the inner bowl

• Firing Temperature: Cone 6 (~2232°F)

• Food Safety: Lead- and cadmium-free

• Microwave Safe: Yes

• Dishwasher Safe: Yes

• 100% Food Safe: Yes

The interior motif is revealed as the liquid recedes—adding a small surprise to each sip and encouraging moments of pause and reflection.

Suggested Uses

• Mezcal, Tequila, and Sotol: Inspired by traditional tasting cups, these copitas enhance aroma and flavor while honoring the ritual of agave spirits

• Liqueurs or Herbal Shots: Beautiful for amaro, limoncello, bitters, or tinctures

• Salt Dish or Pinch Bowl: Use them as elegant companions on the table—for finishing salts, spices, or dipping oils

• Altar or Ceremonial Use: The stamped sun or agave motif makes these cups ideal for use in spiritual or seasonal rituals

Whether solo or in sets, these cups elevate the act of sipping into something slow and symbolic.

Shipping Details

• Ships in 1-3 business days

• Custom sets or glaze requests may require up to 2 weeks

• Always packed with recyclable materials

• Free U.S. shipping with USPS ground

• Priority Shipping upgrade available at checkout

Description of Process

Each copita begins as slip-cast stoneware, poured into a handmade mold and then trimmed and stamped by hand. The stamped sunburst or agave motif is placed in the inside base of the cup while the clay is still soft, and preserved through firing.

Our goal is to craft a vessel that feels good in the hand, that sits quietly on an altar or table, and that holds more than just liquid—it holds intention.

About Sarah Welch Pottery

These copitas are part of our Copitas de Mezcal collection, made by Sarah Welch Pottery, a family-run studio based in the rural town of Jaroso, Colorado. We work with clay from start to finish—mixing, forming, glazing, and firing everything ourselves.

Each piece reflects our belief that everyday objects should be as beautiful as they are useful. Whether you’re sharing a pour with friends or setting an altar for yourself, we hope these cups invite stillness, reverence, and joy.

To learn more about our process, visit
sarahwelchpottery.com/our-story
or browse more handmade work at
etsy.com/sarahwelchpottery

Disclaimer

As with all handmade pottery, variations in size, glaze tone, and stamp placement are expected and celebrated. No two copitas are exactly alike, but all are food-safe, durable, and made with care.