This very unique tea pot and tea cups are made of exceptional, high quality porcelain. Most famous for its lean, pale and ivory white color, the porcelain that is found in Jingdezhen, China is the material that gives rise to this wonderful tea set.

 

 

Check out the humble appearance of the tea sets. Just by looking at them, one will be mesmerized by its simple beauty. One’s favorite tea shines like the sea inside these glossy cups. When infusing it, the hue itself tells exactly when the tea is just right for consumption. With its 50-milliliter capacity, one cup is surely not enough.

 

One may feel a strong sense of security upon holding the pot. Just look at that design which speaks both of function and style. The wide handle provides for an easy but strong grip that lets tea lovers pour their favorite concoction effortlessly, all 160 milliliters of it. With the spout slightly turned upward, the whole pouring and refilling process is a mess-free activity.

 

However, the preparation of just one set of these finely crafted pieces is no easy task. Just one mistake and in a split of a second, months of work will be gone. Tea sets like these require several processes of firing and heating at more than 1000 degrees Celsius to bring out their natural luster and durability.

 

That is why only the skilled hands of artists with years of experience

and training can create such beautiful creations. Not to mention, this set is purely handmade so no two sets are exactly the same. That gives a sense of individuality to whoever owns this, a personalized item made from the hands of some of the most expert potters in the world.

 

 

Unluckily, the long years of quarrying the site for obtaining porcelain has resulted to the dramatic decrease of reserves of the said material in the area. What is sadder is that this clay may be forever gone in the near future as what specialists say.

Before it is too late, be a part of history and get a set of this one-of-a kind creation. Form its simple shiny exterior and distinctive design; it is not a loss to own this one even if it gets a little pricey. It does not matter anyway, the fine texture and extensive method of manufacturing this ensures the patrons of the quality, class and superiority of the artifact.

 

 

Even if the whole set just sits around in the corner of the living room or in the office, it serves its purpose well as an accessory to any room. Visitors and friends alike will commend the owner for his/her exquisite taste in ornamentals and his/her love for good quality products.

 

 

This type of porcelain has been the topic of envious talks for centuries. With its rarity and unique craftsmanship, who can blame them for chatting over this precious material? Collect one now before its scarcity shoots its price to higher proportions. No needs to worry on the quality for all items are made by especially with the utmost care by master potters who have been trained for years.

 

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Check out the graceful fish illustrated in this set. The creature seems to be floating endlessly on the surfaces of this unique ceramic teapot and cups.

 

 

The potter made a very lasting impression and he got the picture of the fish accurately. The fish, specifically the koi fish represent good fortune, prosperity and riches. The drawings rest upon the smoothened, comforting surface of pastel coloring which is glazed to its dewy form.

 

Yes, the potter knew exactly what he was doing since the shape of the pot and cups are designed technically to make tea better. The 1:2 combinations of pot and cups are ideal for a one-on-one conversation with a loved one.

 

For that pouring and refilling, the double-layer covering of the set and the varnished surfaces protect the hands of the drinkers even if the materials naturally hold in the warmth of the drink for a longer period of time compared to lower quality tea sets. With this design and exquisite molding, it is not really a surprise to not keep someone’s hands off this set.

 

Even if drinking a cup of tea everyday is not someone’s ‘cup of tea’, the wonders of the set can still be felt. Just try showcasing this set in the living room with visitors around and compliments would flood in. some may even raise their eyebrows in envy. This just shows that the one who owns an elegant set like this has good taste.

 

What exactly is the secret? The potters in Jingdezhen, China surely know this stuff. They use a particular kind of clay that can only be excavated in the said place. However, a limited amount of this clay is processed every year due to its rarity. The emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties restricted its use. Today, Jingdezhen tea sets can be purchased by almost anyone who can afford.

Acquiring this set has a price. The way it looks today is different from its primitive form. With its intensive preparation, no wonder it is only manufactured in limited numbers.

 

The pure form of the clay is molded to form the shapes of the pot and cups. The design is hand-painted on the surfaces of the set and later heated at a temperature of more than seven hundred degrees Celsius in the kiln.

 

The heating process makes the porcelain and the colors of the design parched, soft and neat. After that tedious method, the finished artistic design provides a sense of relief and amazement.

 

Today, there are only a small number of highly-skilled craftsmen available. More unfortunate than ever, the production of this special Jingdezhen clay has decreased due to its lowered reserves. Some tea shops in the area are already predicting the coming shut-down of their stores few years from now.

 

However, that fact does not give enough reasons not to purchase a set like this. Its rarity has a price but a price worth paying. The Jingdezhen unique ceramic teapots and teacups are made only from master potters in the area so the quality is out of the question. Be a part of history and enjoy your favorite brew with a beautiful set like this.

 

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The Dehua region in the Fujian province of China was one of the main ceramic producers and distributors in the ancient times. Going back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), over a hundred furnaces have been discovered. This is where porcelain objects and other materials were processed to achieve their most luminous form translated only as ivory white or milk white. When it has reached new destinations, this famous Chinese porcelain was coined with a new term by the West as Blanc de Chine or Chinese White. Giving justice to its chic nickname, the place still prides itself with its old reputation by producing almost the same type of tea wares now more aptly called antique tea sets.

 

 

What is it in the Dehuan porcelain that when refined turns into a

classical example of beauty? The low level of iron oxide (red-orange pigment that turns

white when burned) found in it needs it to be fired in a temperature that transforms it into a pale form of white. This is a characteristic which makes it different from the equally famous Jingdezhen porcelain.

 

 

 

It has found its way to become a trademark of Dehuan tea ware industry. The typical antique tea set contains one pot, six cups and a gaiwan.

 

The teapot and tea cups’ size are somewhat similar with other tea sets on Chinese cultures. The teapot’s height of 8 centimeters and a lip diameter of 13 centimeters can hold enough water (30-400 millimeters) for pouring and refilling. The cup’s lip has a wider diameter of 8.6 centimeters than its base and standing at a height of 4.2 centimeters. The mathematical disproportion is a scientific marvel to tea industry since the design commands function and comfort all in one.

 

 

The gaiwan’s addition to the classical tea set is a historical mark. Prior to its discovery, tea was normally sipped from the container from which it was brewed from. Since its introduction, the gaiwan became a staple in tea sets. A gaiwan is made up of a saucer, a bowl and a lid. For the tea to be brewed in the bowl and be able to witness it, the function of the lid comes in place. This piece, as well the other pieces in the set are the preferred materials when infusing green tea and white tea, known to have delicate aromas and flavors. The article’s properties make it ideal for preserving the distinctness of those two teas.

 

 

Over the glossy surfaces of the tea sets sprawls a design of a Peking

(Beijing) Opera Mask. This is the biggest highlight of the set. The significance of the design lies on the three colors of red, black and white used in forming the mask. Red signifies courage, loyalty and devotion. The black color indicates boldness and selflessness. The white one suggests cleverness and wickedness. These three colors all represent famous Chinese personalities portrayed in plays in the course of history.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The vintage design and the architecture of the package are two signs of the Chinese’s rich cultural tradition and history and their ingenuity and skills. Specifically, the antique tea sets made of Dehuan porcelain are a constant reminder of the nation’s glorious past, now shared with the rest of the world.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sacred Lotus, Indian Lotus, Bean of India or whatever you may call it, the lotus flower complexly called in the scientific arena as “Nelumbo nucifera” is a constant aquatic plant. All parts of this flower make up for its sum. From the seeds to the flowers, the lotus plant is used in many ways as decorative instruments, food garnish and sometimes as medicinal alternatives. From there, the beautiful blossoming plant has been incorporated in some of the richest cultures in the world. It has found its way as inspiration for the designs to a lot of cultural symbols like the Chinese tea set used in ancient Chinese tea ceremonies.

 

Indian, Buddhist, Japanese and Chinese portray the magnificent flora as a symbol of chastity of mind, speech and body. It clearly and literally explains the flower’s buoyancy above the muddy waters of the Asian rivers and lakes. The lotus also represents sophistication, classic beauty, flawlessness and charm like no other flower ever did.

Chinese tea sets are more commonly used in Chinese wedding tea ceremonies.

Love is best represented by a marriage contract. Tea is made use in Chinese wedding ceremonies because it symbolizes respect and the purity of the bride and the ever fervent love of the groom and the bride to each other. The set is made up of a single tea pot with three tea cups.

 

This stylish seven-piece tea set is truly a mark of respect to the years of tea drinking tradition that started in Asia and now equally cherished by the rest of the world. With its intricate shape and particular detailing, this package could be everyone’s gift. The traditional pattern is an interior decorator’s piece from heaven to add it as a highlight to any Asian homes. More than that, it is best enjoyed with friends and visitors for that anticipated tea session with them.

 

 

To better understand the magnificence of this set, one must look at how it its extensive preparation.

 

The creation of this item is very exceptional since it is all handmade. Handmade ceramic teapots are very rare and exceptional.

 

The very production of this set is limited since it requires highly skilled hands to mold and paint them like this.

 

When we say limited, the manufacturers mean it with a capital “L”. The materials used are blue and white porcelain, so named because of the white pottery/porcelain being decorated with blue hue from cobalt oxide.  Originally appearing as grayish-black, the cobalt oxide turns to blue when fired at a temperature of one thousand three hundred degrees Celsius. The blue and white pattern is glazed and fired. Due to its extensive use of heat in processing, this wonderful, dramatic set has a moniker of its own, Underglazed Blue Porcelain.

 

The whole fiery process does not end there. To make it look striking like this set, red coloring (out of copper oxide) is added so that it appears as a contrasting agent to the dominating hue of blue. One thousand two hundred fifty to one thousand two hundred eighty degrees Celsius of heat is applied inside the oven to produce a calming shade of red.

 

Again, the design is either hand made by stenciling or picture-transferring. The result is an artisan’s masterpiece and a tea lover’s gift.

 

With the whole firing process, it is but right to make the pots and cups

double-layered so that the hands will not be burned from the hot brewed tea inside them. The drinkers will need the extra layer since the unique property of the material holds in the warmth of the tea for a long time. So even if someone has not sipped his/her tea yet, the heat is still there together with the flavor and aroma.

 

 

The shaping and molding are specifically planned with a purpose. The wavy lip of the cups is made so as to hold the aroma inside longer than the usual, perfect for those teas with strong fragrance. The material’s ability to retain is reiterated, showing its significance to the whole process of tae preparation, tea drinking and enjoyment.

 

While sipping the tea of choice infused in this set, one may wonder where the whole blue and porcelain industry started. Some six hundred years ago, this porcelain was mass-produced at Jingdezhen, China which earned its reputation as the “Porcelain Capital” of the world. It was more emphasized and done with industrial fineness by Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty (1661-1722). Up to this day, the production at Jingdezhen continues but is now limited to a certain numbers per year.

 

These handmade ceramic teapots are works of arts by master potters in China. The years of practice and preparation and the finished product itself are proof of its high-quality.

 

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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.

 

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The porcelain industry of Jingdezhen, China has become famous not just in the said country but in worldwide societies as well. Most tea lovers would like to try their drink brewed and prepared in porcelain tea sets for the thrill of having to enjoy a cup of tea over a well known tea-friendly material. The porcelain made in this region and its elaborate description of paper-thin measurement, mirror-bright image and jade-white color all account for the reverence it gets from other porcelain centers in the world.

 

 

 

he Jingdezhen Chinese Porcelain tea sets are a must for tea enthusiasts and a must-try for beginners. Do not be confused with what color to choose from, either white or light blue because the two are the same basically. The Northern part of the region uses the white shade while the southern part chooses the lighter color of blue. There is no significance or whatsoever of the color of the set.

 

 

This specific set for example contains six cups and one pot with designs

that are purely hand-made. The play of colors forms a figure of a cymbidium (orchid) flower. This flower is known to represent spiritual purity in virtue and morality in Chinese tradition, just the kind of feeling one gets after enjoying a session with this set.

 

 

With its six-piece cups, the set is surely a fact to be cherished with friends and family. The cup’s height of 4.2 centimeters with a brim diameter of 8.6 centimeters is perfectly crafted to hold about 100 to 150 millimeters of tea and to soothe one’s needs in tea sipping. The handy base provides the needed extra protection for the palms of tea drinkers so that no unwarranted hand burning happens in the course of the session. The wider diameter makes the cooling of the brew a no-mess so that sipping becomes easy and comfortable; exactly what the whole tea session is all about.

 

 

The exceptional coating and glazing of the porcelain tea sets inside and out bring out the best of the brew, no matter what kind of tea it is. The cups specifically have the ability to retain the aroma and flavor over a period of time, without altering succeeding infusions.  

 

Given these information, one would be led to the simple story behind the start of the porcelain’s role in tea pottery. It is narrated that a government official from the Jin Dynasty (265-420 A.D.) moved to a quiet town called Jingdezhen. A lover of porcelain making, he mastered the art of shaping, heating and coating of tea sets into a once poor tea ware industry of the area. He taught the people there with what he knew and almost 1, 500 years after; Jingdezhen becomes what is known as China’s ‘Porcelain Capital.’

 

 

 

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Every day, visitors from around the world flock to museums to see some of the most beautiful porcelain the world has ever known.

 

Few, however, realize that many china tea set collections come from a small, rarely visited town called Jingdezhen.

Excavations show that the earliest pure china tea sets were made in Jingdezhen. Artisans started making porcelain items here over 1,700 years ago, when much of the rest of the world was only making bland pottery vessels.

 

People quickly found porcelain Chinese tea sets to be much more beautiful, more valuable, and more durable than older kinds of pottery.

 

Chinese tea sets from this town became such a hit in the 16th century that a piece of Jingdezhen porcelain was worth more than its weight in gold.

If you visit Jingdezhen today, you can see that china tea set production is still being carried out in the traditional manner. Miners use shovels to mine in tunnels, and workers sift through all the clay by hand.

 

Even the transferring the clay from one place to another is done with pure muscle. Artisans handcraft and hand-paint many of the pieces, which are then fired in old-style kilns entirely made of clay and bricks.

Locals here still tell a beautiful story about the town. One day, a goddess came to visit. She was amazed by its scenery, and couldn’t resist taking a bath in the river flowing by. As soon as she found a young man peeking, she hurried to fly away. Due to such haste, she forgot her scarf. The scarf then became a waterfall in the river. You can see the waterfall when you visit the town today.

Jingdezhen china tea sets have some of the most sought-after qualities in fine china. The clay found here is some of the purest white clay in the world, and a hard, bright glaze that shines beautifully is used to finish every piece.

Also, Jingdezhen items are known to be paper thin to the touch, because the clay is very solid and allows potters to create delicate pieces that would fall apart if they used any other material. What’s more, you can even strike a piece of Jingdezhen porcelain to hear a pleasant chiming sound.

These qualities cannot be duplicated: not only is the pure white clay unique to Jingdezhen, but also it takes thousand-year-old techniques to craft a single Jingdezhen Chinese tea set. A tiny mistake during the process could ruin weeks of work and months of income.

 

These techniques take a master potter a lifetime to learn and perfect.

No wonder European potters tried for centuries to duplicate the secrets of the fine Jingdezhen porcelain, but to no avail. And Chinese emperors once chose the town to build their imperial kilns.

 

Today, Chinese people reserve Jingdezhen china tea sets only for the most important occasions.

Only two types of tea sets are known widely and revered by tea lovers for their magnificent function and style, the Yixing purple clay and the Jingdezhen porcelain used in this set.

 

For a moment, why not try to check out this austere tea set composed of a pot and two cups? One will see glazed porcelain in the shade of ivory white or milk white.

 

Look at the exquisite shapes of the pot and cups too. The craftsman knew exactly what he was doing. The inverted bell-shaped cup with its flared brim allows easy sipping while the bulky body and slimmer base provides for easy manipulation for that anticipated tea session with loved ones.

The pot is created with ingenuity as well. The spout, button and handle of the pot are all aligned for that easy pouring, brewing and gripping. The sheer coating over the pot keeps the tea fresh longer than with other low quality sets.

 

The shine-covered tea set just extracts the natural goodness of any tea which is why this is one of the favorites for most tea lovers. The special layering of the cups and pot is has a ‘no burn’ effect on those hands that are eager to feel the set’s beauty. Function plus style equals perfection.

 

Even if one does not drink tea that often, having this set sitting alone or with other items is a perfect accessory in the living room or in that oriental-themed bedroom. Be prepared to receive a barrage of questions and compliments regarding how to acquire this one and their appreciation for one’s love for the art and culture.

 

The material used on this set can be found only at the Jingdezhen area in China, a very small town. With a one thousand five hundred-year history in porcelain tradition, the word small is an understatement. It is now aptly called the ‘Porcelain Capital’ of the nation.

 

The clay used to make this porcelain undergoes a series of firing processes to let that natural durability to come out. With frequent use, the exterior turns to have a smoother surface and a shinier appearance.

However, years and years of quarrying the area has resulted to an almost depleted resource of the said unique material. Due to this, limited amounts of porcelain are produced each year and more limited is the production of tea sets like this one. Most rulers of the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties got the picture and decided to make the special porcelain available for royal use.

 

To produce a tea set like this takes days or weeks to finish. The artisans perform a no-joke method of heating the material at a temperature of more than one thousand degrees Celsius. The heat has to be stabilized for days so as not to damage the pieces. Years of training and experience taught the artists as well how to mold and glaze this set. So, there is no worry on the quality and class of the items upon purchasing.

Before it is too late, be a part of history and enjoy one’s preferred flavor of tea with this simple but beautiful tea set.

 

 

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