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 into the titanium — gradients and our own designs.
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Where most people start

Kamazukuri leaves the crystals raw. Gunmetal turns them black — and under the light, they glow a faint gold.

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

    About 40% lighter than stainless steel. Titanium doesn't corrode, and it doesn't react with skin.

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Chosen by architects. Awarded in the US.

See our public work

  • London, 2012

    The Stratford Shoal — about 100 titanium leaves, treated and colored by us.

  • Paris, 2016

    M6B2 Tower of Biodiversity — a green titanium facade, 50 meters tall.

  • Near Zwolle, 2024

    De Feniks — the artist traveled to Tsubame-Sanjo before choosing us.

  • Alabama, 2019

    Titanium Applications Development Award, from the International Titanium Association.

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See our public work

FAQ

1. 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.

2. 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. For US orders, import duties and customs fees are included too.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Are duties and taxes included in the price?

US orders: Yes. We pay the import duties and customs fees for every order shipped to the United States. The price at checkout is the final price — nothing more to pay on delivery.

Other countries: No. The price covers the product and shipping. Import duties, taxes and customs fees are set by your country, and the carrier collects them on delivery.

6. How much are customs fees outside the US?

It depends on your country — rates are set there, not by us. In the EU, for example, VAT alone runs 17–27% of the order value, plus a customs handling fee. If you want an exact figure before ordering, your local customs office can tell you.

7. I received a bill from the courier after my package arrived. What is it for?

If your order shipped outside the United States, this bill is for customs duties, import taxes and/or clearance fees charged by your country. When you buy from abroad, you become the importer, so the recipient pays these on delivery.

US orders should never receive this bill — we pay it. If one arrives anyway, please contact us and we'll take care of it.

8. 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.

9. 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.