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San Cai Cup (三才杯) – Pure White Porcelain Crafted in Jingdezhen
San Cai Cup (Three Talents Cup)** – A pure white porcelain tea set crafted in Jingdezhen, China, embodies the harmony of **Heaven, Human, and Earth** (天、人、地). Comprising a lid, bowl, and saucer, it reflects the essence of Chinese philosophy and tea culture.
Symbolism & Usage
- Tea Appreciation: The white glaze highlights tea liquor’s true color, while the lid captures aromatic notes for sensory exploration.
- Ritual Significance: Used in Gongfu Cha and Zen rituals, its tripartite structure elevates tea drinking to a meditative practice.
- Global Legacy: As a cultural icon, Jingdezhen’s San Cai Cup has been showcased in international exhibitions and gifted to world leaders, bridging tradition and modernity.
Tasting Cup (品茗杯)
It is designed specifically for sipping tea. It is small and delicate, with a thin rim and smooth curves, allowing the tea liquor to fully interact with the taste buds. Its compact size helps concentrate the tea’s aroma and color.
Aroma Cup (闻香杯)
It is a slender, narrow vessel used in tea ceremonies to appreciate the fragrance of tea. After pouring tea into the aroma cup, it is covered with the tasting cup and inverted. The design traps the tea’s aroma, allowing one to gently inhale the complex scents—floral, fruity, roasted, or aged notes—before drinking. This step enriches the sensory experience of tea appreciation.
The Tasting Cup (品茗杯)
It is designed specifically for sipping tea. It is small and delicate, with a thin rim and smooth curves, allowing the tea liquor to fully interact with the taste buds. Its compact size helps concentrate the tea’s aroma and color.
Aroma Cup (闻香杯)
It is a slender, narrow vessel used in tea ceremonies to appreciate the fragrance of tea. After pouring tea into the aroma cup, it is covered with the tasting cup and inverted. The design traps the tea’s aroma, allowing one to gently inhale the complex scents—floral, fruity, roasted, or aged notes—before drinking. This step enriches the sensory experience of tea appreciation.
The Tasting Cup and Aroma Cup set is ideal for teas with complex aromas, such as oolong or pu-erh. The combination highlights the essence of tea ceremony: first appreciating the fragrance, then savoring the flavor. This duo enhances both olfactory and gustatory senses, making it a classic choice for both formal tea sessions and daily tea enjoyment.
This set embodies the philosophy of Chinese tea culture: engaging all five senses—observing the color, inhaling the aroma, tasting the flavor, listening to boiling water, and feeling the tea’s essence. It symbolizes both practicality and the aesthetic elegance of Eastern traditions. set is ideal for teas with complex aromas, such as oolong or pu-erh. The combination highlights the essence of tea ceremony: first appreciating the fragrance, then savoring the flavor. This duo enhances both olfactory and gustatory senses, making it a classic choice for both formal tea sessions and daily tea enjoyment.
This set embodies the philosophy of Chinese tea culture: engaging all five senses—observing the color, inhaling the aroma, tasting the flavor, listening to boiling water, and feeling the tea’s essence. It symbolizes both practicality and the aesthetic elegance of Eastern traditions.
Tea Strainer (茶隔)
It also known as a tea filter or tea sieve, is an essential accessory in tea preparation. It removes loose tea leaves and residue from the brewed liquor, ensuring a smooth, clear infusion. Placed over the mouth of a sharing pitcher (公道杯) or teacup. The mesh density can be adjusted based on the tea type. By enhancing both practicality and aesthetics, the tea strainer is a vital tool in modern and traditional tea settings.
Though small, the tea strainer embodies the Eastern philosophy of "refining by removing impurities." It reflects the tea ceremony's pursuit of purity (净) and tranquility (静), symbolizing a mindful state free from distractions. It merges functionality with spiritual simplicity.
Fairness Cup (公道杯)
It also known as a "tea sea" or "sharing pitcher," is a central piece in tea ceremonies. It holds and evenly distributes brewed tea liquor, ensuring consistent flavor by balancing infusion strength. It also allows tea residue to settle and moderates the tea’s temperature. Designed with a wide mouth and handle for easy pouring, common materials include glass, ceramic, and purple clay (Zisha). Transparent glass versions showcase the tea’s color, enhancing visual enjoyment.
The name "Fairness Cup" (公道杯) reflects the principle of equity, symbolizing equality among tea drinkers. It embodies the essence of Chinese tea culture—harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility (和敬清寂). By ensuring every cup is equal, it transcends functionality to represent ritual etiquette and philosophical depth.
Dragon Egg Zisha Teapot · Hongwei Zhuni Semi-Handcrafted
龙蛋壶 · 红卫朱泥半手精品
Ideal for Teas: Zhuni’s heat retention enhances aroma, perfect for oolong (e.g., Phoenix Dancong, Rock Tea) and pu-erh, accentuating their richness and complexity.
Hongwei Zhuni, a subtype of Yixing’s original Zhuni clay, has a 25% shrinkage rate, making firing challenging. Fragile in raw form, it develops a jade-like patina over time. Its dense structure intensifies tea aromas, especially highlighting floral, fruity, or roasted notes in fragrant teas.
The Dragon Egg teapot dates back to the Qing Dynasty. Its rustic form carries profound symbolism: the dragon represents Chinese auspiciousness, while the egg signifies renewal and perfection. Hongwei Zhuni clay embodies Yixing’s centuries-old Zisha legacy, and the semi-handcrafted technique blends efficiency with artistry, making this teapot a treasured piece for collectors and tea connoisseurs.
Douqing Clay Zisha Teapot
宜兴紫砂壶纯手工四方壶祥竹节原矿绞泥豆青砂茶壶
Design: A classic square teapot with rigid lines, adorned with bamboo node patterns symbolizing resilience and elegance. The lid fits seamlessly, showcasing precision craftsmanship.
Clay & Texture: Crafted from original blended Douqing clay (bean-green sand) from Yixing’s Huanglong Mountain. The marbled texture of mixed clays creates a landscape-like surface after firing, balancing breathability and aroma retention.
Firing Resilience: With 15% shrinkage after high-temperature firing, the dense structure resists thermal shock, ideal for teas brewed with boiling water (e.g., oolong, dark tea).
Bamboo Symbolism: The bamboo motif aligns with the literati’s pursuit of simplicity, resonating with the tea ceremony’s ethos of harmony and tranquility.
Ru Kiln Crackle-Glazed Loop-Handled Teapot
汝窑开片提梁壶
It is a classic tea ware masterpiece from the Ru Kiln, one of the "Five Great Kilns" of China's Song Dynasty (960–1279 CE). Renowned for its soft celadon glaze resembling jade and distinctive "ice crackle" patterns, this teapot embodies the refined tea culture of Song literati. Its minimalist form and ergonomic loop handle reflect a perfect balance between functionality and aesthetics.
Artistic Features
1. Celadon Glaze: The glaze captures the poetic hue of "sky after rain," with subtle variations in bluish-green tones that shift under different lighting.
2. Crackle Patterns: Natural fissures formed during cooling create intricate, ice-like veining on the glaze. These cracks deepen over time, adding a timeless charm.
3. Loop Handle Design: The arched handle integrates seamlessly with the teapot’s body, showcasing the Song Dynasty’s philosophy of simplicity and harmony with nature.
Ru Kiln wares are extremely rare, with historical records praising them as "peerless among ceramics." The crackle-glazed teapot symbolizes the Song intellectuals' pursuit of understated elegance and natural beauty. Today, surviving examples are treasured in institutions like the Palace Museum, representing the pinnacle of Chinese ceramic artistry.
Handcrafted Turquoise Glazed Kiln-Transformed CeramicTea Pot
手工窑变陶瓷红松石茶壶
Material & Craftsmanship
Crafted with traditional hand-building techniques, this teapot is made from premium kaolin clay and fired at over 1300°C. Its signature "kiln transformation" glaze technique creates a mesmerizing turquoise gradient with ice-crack patterns, as the glaze reacts unpredictably to heat and atmosphere in the kiln. Each piece is a one-of-a-kind artwork, featuring a smooth silhouette and a perfectly fitted lid for both aesthetic and functional excellence.
Design Inspiration
The turquoise glaze mimics the ethereal beauty of natural gemstone turquoise, while flowing crackles evoke landscapes, breathing organic vitality into the teapot. Minimalist knobs and handles reflect Zen philosophy, harmonizing with the ceremonial essence of tea brewing.
Micro-pores in the ceramic enhance oxidation, enriching the tea's flavor. The serendipitous kiln effects make each teapot a unique treasure.
Natural Heavy Bamboo & Solid Wood Tea Tray
天然重竹实木茶盘
The tea tray is crafted from natural heavy bamboo (high-density bamboo), processed through high-temperature and high-pressure technology. Its density far exceeds that of ordinary bamboo, combining the warmth of wood with the eco-friendly properties of bamboo, ensuring crack resistance and durability. The frame is made of premium solid wood (e.g., walnut, rosewood), hand-polished to reveal natural grain and a smooth finish. The fusion of bamboo and wood harmonizes modern aesthetics with traditional charm, embodying the essence of Oriental tea culture.
Heavy bamboo is sourced from renewable bamboo forests, reducing carbon footprint. Solid wood frames utilize FSC-certified timber, reflecting a commitment to ecological balance.