This is the perfect cup for high tea. 118,633 feet high, to be exact. On Jan. 24, 2025, the students of Earth to Sky Calculus launched it to the stratosphere onboard a cosmic ray research balloon.
The crystal glass cup is decorated with a 3D butterfly and a red rose. There's a matching teaspoon, too!
During the balloon flight, the cup experienced temperatures as low as -63 C with air pressures less than 0.1% of sea level. After two hours in the stratosphere, the balloon popped (as planned), and the payload parachuted back to Earth, landing in Eureka Valley on the verge of Death Valley National Park.
This marvelous Valentine's, Mother's Day, or anniversary gift comes with a greeting card showing the cup in flight and telling the story of its journey to the stratosphere.
High Tea Cup
$134.95Price