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Host's Tea Cup, handmade wood firing ceramics
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- $100.00
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Description
Material: Ceramics, handmade
Measurements: 2.8'' W x 2.8'' L x 2.5'' H
What is "host's cup":
In Chinese tea culture, the "host's cup" or "master's cup" refers to the cup used by the person who is hosting the tea ceremony or serving the tea. In the traditional Chinese tea ceremony, known as Gongfu tea ceremony, the host meticulously prepares and serves tea to the guests, demonstrating respect and hospitality.
The host's cup is often part of a tea set that includes cups for the guests as well. The use of the host's cup can vary: in some traditions, the host may use this cup to sample the tea before serving to ensure the quality and taste are up to standards, while in others, the host may simply pour from the same teapot but use a distinct cup to partake in the tea along with the guests, symbolizing camaraderie and shared experience.
The "wood firing" making technique:
The term "柴烧" (chái shāo) translates to "wood firing" in English. It refers to a traditional method of firing pottery using wood as the heat source, which often results in unique textures and color variations in the ceramics due to the ash and the flame patterns that emerge during the firing process. This technique is cherished for the distinctive, natural effects it creates, making each piece one-of-a-kind.
Product Description:
This host's cup boasts an earthy gradient, from the natural ivory near the rim, descending into the deep, ashen hues at its base—reminiscent of the horizon line at dawn. Each cup is a one-of-a-kind "serendipity", its pattern a unique narrative of the fire's path and the wood's influence in the kiln.
Crafted with the utmost respect for the traditional tea ceremony, this host cup serves not just as a vessel for brewing but as a meditative object that grounds you in the present. It's a celebration of imperfections that define our natural world, encouraging a moment of reflection with every use.
Care
Wipe clean with a damp cloth
Description
Material: Ceramics, handmade
Measurements: 2.8'' W x 2.8'' L x 2.5'' H
What is "host's cup":
In Chinese tea culture, the "host's cup" or "master's cup" refers to the cup used by the person who is hosting the tea ceremony or serving the tea. In the traditional Chinese tea ceremony, known as Gongfu tea ceremony, the host meticulously prepares and serves tea to the guests, demonstrating respect and hospitality.
The host's cup is often part of a tea set that includes cups for the guests as well. The use of the host's cup can vary: in some traditions, the host may use this cup to sample the tea before serving to ensure the quality and taste are up to standards, while in others, the host may simply pour from the same teapot but use a distinct cup to partake in the tea along with the guests, symbolizing camaraderie and shared experience.
The "wood firing" making technique:
The term "柴烧" (chái shāo) translates to "wood firing" in English. It refers to a traditional method of firing pottery using wood as the heat source, which often results in unique textures and color variations in the ceramics due to the ash and the flame patterns that emerge during the firing process. This technique is cherished for the distinctive, natural effects it creates, making each piece one-of-a-kind.
Product Description:
This host's cup boasts an earthy gradient, from the natural ivory near the rim, descending into the deep, ashen hues at its base—reminiscent of the horizon line at dawn. Each cup is a one-of-a-kind "serendipity", its pattern a unique narrative of the fire's path and the wood's influence in the kiln.
Crafted with the utmost respect for the traditional tea ceremony, this host cup serves not just as a vessel for brewing but as a meditative object that grounds you in the present. It's a celebration of imperfections that define our natural world, encouraging a moment of reflection with every use.
Care
Wipe clean with a damp cloth
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