Japanese drinkware is known for its elegant and minimalist designs, and is often made of materials such as ceramic, porcelain, glass, wood, or lacquer. For sake it consists of cups called Guinomi and the pitchers called Tokkuri. Drinkware for tea includes Yunomi cups, small cups and special cups for Matcha. Nowadays traditional techniques and designs are also applied to beer glasses, tumblers and other drinking glasses.