What is a Jianzhan Tea Cup?
Jianzhan (建盏, ‘Jian Kiln Tea Bowl’) is a legendary Chinese ceramic tea ware with over 1,000 years of history, originating from Jianyang, Fujian, China. Revered by Song Dynasty emperors and tea masters for its unique glaze effects and ability to enhance tea flavor, Jianzhan is one of the most iconic and collectible styles of Chinese tea ware today.
This handcrafted Jianzhan tea cup blends traditional ancient kiln techniques with modern artistic design, bringing authentic Chinese tea culture to your daily tea ritual.
Why You’ll Love This Jianzhan Tea Cup
- Unique One-of-a-Kind Design: Features intricate gold petal-shaped patterns that shimmer in light, paired with iridescent deep green/purple base glaze – no two cups are exactly identical, making yours truly unique
- Perfect 170ml Capacity: Ideal size for solo gongfu tea tasting or sharing with guests: 5.7cm (2.24in) tall, 9.3cm (3.66in) wide – holds just the right amount of tea to avoid getting cold while giving you room to savor aroma and flavor
- Premium Food-Safe Materials: Crafted from high-grade pure kaolin clay, 100% lead-free, microwave, oven and dishwasher safe for everyday convenience
- Superior Ceramic Performance: Thick ceramic walls hold heat beautifully to keep your tea at the perfect drinking temperature longer than glass cups, with a warm, comfortable grip
Who This Jianzhan Tea Cup Is For
This beautiful cup is perfect for:
- Tea lovers and collectors of authentic Chinese tea ware
- Anyone who loves adding unique artistic accents to their tea table or home decor
- Thoughtful gifts for birthdays, housewarmings, Father’s Day, Chinese New Year, or holidays for tea-loving friends, family, and colleagues
- Daily casual drinking and formal tea ceremonies alike
Product Specifications
- Package Includes: 1 handcrafted Jianzhan tea cup
- Material: Food-safe glazed ceramic
- Capacity: 170ml (5.75 fl oz)
- Dimensions: 5.7cm (2.24in) height × 9.3cm (3.66in) diameter
- Origin: Jianyang, Fujian, China
- Features: Lead-free, microwave/dishwasher/oven safe
Handcrafted Note
All our Jianzhan cups are individually handcrafted and fired at extremely high temperatures to create their unique finish. Slight variations in color, pattern, and size are natural characteristics of handmade production, and these small differences are what make your cup special. Color may vary slightly from photos due to screen and lighting settings.
We carefully inspect and pack every order to ensure it arrives safely to your door. If you have any questions about your order, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
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