Cherry blossoms are the first flowers of Spring, so they symbolize new beginnings in life.This set comes with two matching cups. Yixing teapots date back to the Sung Dynasty (960-1279)when purple clay was first discovered. They are renowned as the "best vessels for brewing" by chinese tea aficionados. Yixing teapots have the unique ability to absorb the tea flavor with continued usage. We recommend using it for only one type of tea. Includes a removable stainless steel tea strainer. Teapot holds approx. 19 oz