1931°F

Every HORIE tumbler goes into our own kiln.
At 1931°F (1055°C), the crystal structure inside pure titanium grows large enough to see — and we control how large it gets.

No two surfaces come out the same.

Three ways we finish it

  • See the crystal

    The structure left exposed — raw, blackened, or polished to a mirror.

  • Feel the surface

    Finished for the hand. One feels like wood, not metal.

  • Patterns

    Etched and printed on titanium — cherry blossoms, our own designs.
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Why titanium

  • The color is the metal

    Not paint, not coating — an oxide layer on the titanium itself. It won't fade in sunlight, and there's nothing to flake off.

  • No metal taste

    Coffee tastes like coffee. Whisky tastes like whisky. Titanium doesn't react with what's in it.

  • A 0.7mm rim

    Thin as a good wine glass — you taste the drink, not the cup. Made possible by a welding method we developed ourselves.

  • Light, and it won't rust

    Half the weight you'd expect from a metal cup this size. Titanium doesn't corrode, and it doesn't react with skin.

FAQ

How long will it take to arrive?

Most US orders arrive within about one week.

We prepare and inspect your tumbler in our Niigata workshop (usually 2–3 business days), then ship by UPS. Delivery to the US typically takes 3–4 days from there.

Every order ships with UPS tracking, so you'll know exactly where it is.

How much is shipping?

Free worldwide shipping on orders over $200. Below that, shipping is a flat $25 — no matter where you are.

Every order ships from Japan by UPS with tracking included.

Can I track my order?

Yes. Every order ships with UPS, and we'll email you a tracking number as soon as it leaves our workshop in Japan.

Do you offer pair sets or bundle sales for two items?

Yes, we do offer pair sets. We have special paulownia wood boxes available for pairs, allowing us to package two items together in one box with gift wrapping. These sets make perfect gifts for parents or wedding celebrations.

I received a bill from the courier (UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc.) after my package arrived. What is this charge for?

This bill is not from our store. It is for customs duties, import taxes, and/or clearance fees levied by your country's customs office. When you purchase goods from another country, you become the importer, and it is your responsibility to pay these fees.

Are duties and taxes included in the product price?

No. The price you see is for the product only. Import duties and customs fees are charged by your country, and the recipient pays them on delivery.

Can you tell me how much the customs fees will be?

Can you tell me how much the customs fees will be?
Not exactly — rates are set by your country, not by us, and they vary. But we can give you a real example.

On a recent order shipped to the US, a $180 tumbler came to $26.90: $9.90 in duty (titanium goods are rated at 5.5%) and $17.00 in UPS customs handling. About 15% of the order.

Rates differ elsewhere. In the EU, VAT alone runs 17–27% depending on the country. If you want an exact figure before ordering, your local customs office can tell you.

Can the color come off?

Not the way paint does — there's no coating to peel. The color is a thin oxide layer on the metal, so it won't fade in sunlight. A deep scratch will change the color in that spot.

How do I clean it?

Mild dish soap and a soft sponge. No abrasive pads, no scouring powder, and not in the dishwasher.

Coffee and tea will stain the inside over time, like any cup. Soak it in diluted liquid bleach (Clorox or similar) and it comes back clean.

Step inside our showroom in Niigata, Japan

Every HORIE tumbler we make is here, in one room, at our headquarters in Tsubame-Sanjo. Look around and see the colors in person — they're hard to photograph, and impossible to describe.