Hot tea* anyone? Tea bowls need to be heavy enough to keep your tea warm & have a presence in the hand, but light enough to fit comfortably in your palm. It is a delicate balance. These satin-finish tea bowls from Jive Pottery have such a soft feel against the lips. If all the pottery you own has a glossy, hard finish, compare the difference.  As a side note, if your day was too challenging for tea to tackle, they also double as rocks glasses.