80ml Hand-Painted Ink-Style “Mountain River” Wood-Fired Tea Cup

80ml Hand-Painted Ink-Style “Mountain River” Wood-Fired Tea Cup

To enhance the mouthfeel and smoothness of dark tea, wood-fired teaware is the preferred choice.

Description
This tea cup is completely handmade, featuring a traditional wood-fired process and hand-painted Chinese “Mountain River” motifs by an experienced artist. Each piece is one of a kind and ideal for collectors.

Process& technical
The surface is treated with an ash glaze, creating an ink-style effect through wood firing. It is then hand-painted by an artist based on this effect and fired again at 800°C.

Features of woodfired teawares
1. Each one is unique.
2.Enhances taste.
Minerals within the clay interact with the byproducts of the burning firewood, creating microscopic pores and a unique surface structure. These features effectively soften the water, reducing mineral hardness and impurities to produce a smoother, more mellow tea. This is particularly beneficial for teas that are naturally harsh or bitter, significantly enhancing the overall drinking experience.
3. Awakens tea aroma.
The materials and the wood-firing process of woodfired tea cup facilitate physical and chemical reactions with the tea, better releasing its aroma. High-temperature firing enhances the activity of the clay's minerals, which interact with the tea's components to yield a richer, more complex, and layered aroma, allowing tea drinkers to better appreciate the tea's original flavor profile.
4. Heat retention and insulation.
Wood fired tea cup material features with relatively low thermal conductivity and good heat retention properties, allowing it to maintain the temperature of the tea for a longer time, thus enabling a better enjoyment of the tea's flavor.

Dimension
55*45mm( Dia*H), 80ml(Full)

Original: Jingdezhen, China

Package: gift case with certificate

Shipment:USPS