🌈 Zen Harmony in Gradient Beauty
⚠️ ONLY 1 AVAILABLE - Unique handcrafted piece
This Gradient Glaze Zen Cup embodies the perfect union of form and spirit. Crafted from rare Sishui clay near Confucius' birthplace, its gently swelling body and mesmerizing brown-tan to yellow-green gradient creates a mottled, organic surface that celebrates the natural artistry of kiln transformation - a true expression of Wabi-Sabi aesthetics and "Zen and Tea as One".
🎨 Distinctive Features
Form: Gently bulging body with neat rim and low foot - elegant yet grounded
Glaze: Stunning brown-tan to yellow-green gradient with mottled, variegated surface
Texture: Natural granular finish with authentic coarse pottery character
Style: Wabi-Sabi and Zen-inspired rustic elegance for mindful tea meditation
📏 Specifications
Height: ≈ 8.5 cm (3.3")
Diameter: ≈ 7 cm (2.8")
Capacity: ≈ 150 ml (5.1 fl oz)
Material: Authentic Sishui clay
🌿 Natural Water Enhancement
Sishui clay's natural minerals and porous structure absorb impurities, release beneficial minerals, and soften water to weakly alkaline - enhancing the flavor and aroma of your tea naturally.
☯️ Zen & Wabi-Sabi Philosophy
This cup is a meditation on Zen and Wabi-Sabi - finding profound beauty in simplicity, imperfection, and natural transformation. The gradient glaze emerges spontaneously in the kiln, where fire, clay, and time create unrepeatable patterns. Each color shift, each granular texture, each mottled mark is unique to this piece. It perfectly embodies "Zen and Tea as One" (禅茶一味), inviting you to embrace the present moment and find tranquility in nature's honest expression. This is both a functional tea vessel and a cultural artifact that extends traditional tea ceremony aesthetics into contemporary practice.
🎁 FREE Premium Gift Packaging
Every piece arrives in a handcrafted solid wood box or artisan-woven straw box - perfect for gifting or safekeeping. No extra charge!
💝 Care Instructions
Hand wash with warm water only - no soap needed
Not suitable for dishwasher or microwave
Will develop a beautiful patina with regular tea use
The granular texture enhances the tactile tea experience
"Zen and Tea as One - tranquility in every sip"
