{"product_id":"silver-repaired-wood-fired-jianzhan-teacup-01-90ml","title":"Silver Repaired Wood Fired Jianzhan Teacup #01 90ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eSometimes teaware gets broken. That is just the sad reality of this business. Most teaware that gets broken will just get discarded. When you're dealing with vintage teaware of historical value you do what you can to give the teaware new life. These cups were damaged during or shortly after firing and were discarded. We found them in the bottom of a box of broken teaware in Jianzhan. They were filthy and in need of some love. We meticulously cleaned them and sent them to the master silversmiths that we work with. They did their magic with silver and created these gorgeous beauties!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJianzhan is the original custom teaware. With a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jian_ware\" title=\"Wiki Jianzhan Teaware\"\u003ehistory nearly a thousand years old\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethis gorgeous glazed clay teaware from Fujian was designed exclusively to enhance the experience of drinking tea. The iron rich glaze creates unique patterns. No two are ever the same. The long history of this teaware is truly fascinating.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a magic that happens with tea in these cups. The iron content works to soften the water and enhance the experience. Some people claim these cups cheat; the difference can be that noticeable. When we're analyzing teas for purchase we can't use these cups. They make everything taste better. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJianzhan tea cups are in general thicker and heavier than other clay cups. These are no exception. These cups are dense and feel great in the hand. They are high fired and made from naturally sourced glazes. They will be an amazing addition to your tea ware collection!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThis tea cup holds 90ml and measures 9cm Wide x 5cm Tall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe glaze used in this cup was blended by hand from the old Jianzhan glaze sources in Fujian. \\ The glaze isn't available anymore. The modern cups just can't compete. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese were wood fired 20 years ago in a traditional dragon kiln that has since been dismantled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe silver and brass repairs were made by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJianzhan is notoriously difficult to photograph. We did our best with these product shots. There's such a range of color and light interactions that we tried to capture them in different poses and light sources. These cups never disappoint when you hold them in your hand. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis cup was entirely handmade and is unique. The one you get will be the exact one in the photograph. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis teacup will come with a tea towel and teacup bag.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimson Lotus Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50258483183932,"sku":"Silver_Repaired_Jianzhan_01","price":224.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/0437\/files\/Silver_Repaired_1-4.jpg?v=1729921398","url":"https:\/\/crimsonlotustea.live\/products\/silver-repaired-wood-fired-jianzhan-teacup-01-90ml","provider":"Crimson Lotus Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}