A light green tea set with peach design
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.
| Price in Paris: | $ 256 |
| Our Direct Price: | $ 139.92 |
