The JIngdezhen Flower God Tea Set
Handcrafted porcelain teapots and tea cups are a sure shot of enjoying that perfect cup of tea. Not just any tea set though, one should opt for the ones made in Jingdezhen, China for they bring out the best taste and scent of the brew and the most health benefits.
This set for example was purely handmade from the said town. Jingdezhen is known for two millennia now as the authority when it comes to making porcelain for tea sets.
Only a few people know, but the success of the tea pots and cups made here is actually based on the very material where they were formed-the clay.
This special clay, only excavated in this quiet but world-famous place, has the ability to preserve the taste of tea being brewed. The porous property of the clay does this trick and when glazed, this special characteristic remains and more enhanced.
The shape of the tea cups does the trick also. Its wavy lip holds in the aroma of the tea, an ideal partner for strong teas. The wide brim of the cups catches every drop of tea poured from the pot.
The pot was intricately crafted as well. Its unique handle provides for a sophisticated grip on the teapot, just enough to pour appropriate amount on the cups.
Together, the handcrafted porcelain teapots and teacups look classy on any table, either in the kitchen or in the living room. Either way, the set adds sassiness and attracts attention from visitors.
The set is themed flower god/goddess as what the illustrations portray. In ancient Chinese tradition, a flower represents purity and undying love. The flowers depicted in the set are hand-painted. The colors are a feast to the eyes. Imagine the dexterity of the craftsmen who make this one.
From being dug out in, the clay undergoes a massive transformation. The artisans obscurely shape and mold the clay into astounding figures of pure artistry. On its not-yet smooth form, colors of red, yellow and green were played in harmony to take shape into flowers and leaves.
With a temperature of almost one thousand degrees Celsius, the painted clay is left inside the kiln for a period of time. The result is a softer, smoother, and glazed version of the set. The colors are neatly coated with a glossy appearance which is truly a sight to behold. Temperatures must be stable and must be watched carefully so as not to damage the delicateness of the set. Only the skills possessed by these talented craftsmen can create such a set.
With the set’s pure ethereal appearance, the color of the tea stands out. Not only are the senses of smell and taste get delighted, the eyes also get to experience the joy this tea set brings.
With a long history behind the use of this clay which was believed to start from the Ming Dynasty, the extraordinary clay in Jingdezhen has dropped to an alarming amount. This reason, together with the limited number of human resources, the production of the set has also narrowed.
Limited as they are the beauty of one set is limitless. The artists provide only the best and with their years of experience, expect to find a simple, high-quality tea set like this.
| Price in Paris: | $ 356 |
| Our Direct Price: | $ 273.48 |
