This gongfu tea set includes a 250 ml teapot and five cups, each inspired by one of the Five Great Kilns of the Song dynasty, with gold accents, in a red gift box. Choose the version with a small horse tea pet or the teapot and cups alone.
During the Song dynasty (960 to 1279), five kilns became famous for the quality of their glazes, and Chinese ceramic lovers still use their names today: Ru, Guan, Ge, Jun, and Ding (五大名窑). Ru ware is known for its soft sky-blue glaze, often described as the color of the sky after rain (雨过天青). Ge ware is prized for its crackle, called "golden thread, iron wire" (金丝铁线). Jun ware is known for deep purple and blue tones, Guan ware for its refined imperial style, and Ding ware for its ivory-white finish.
Here the teapot and each cup take their look from one of those traditions, so you get five different glazes at the table, each cup with its own shape and size. The set is labeled 锔钉 (jūdīng), after the traditional craft of mending broken ceramics with metal staples, and the gold detail on the pieces borrows that spirit.
Choose Your Set
- Teapot + 5 cups + horse: the full set with a small horse figurine named 马上发财, a pun on "may wealth come right away"
- Teapot + 5 cups: the same teapot and five cups without the figurine
Features
- 🏺 Five kiln styles: Ru, Guan, Ge, Jun, and Ding glaze looks in one set
- 🫖 250 ml teapot with a loop handle: a good size for brewing for a small group
- ✨ Gold accents: a metallic detail that stands out against each glaze
- 🐴 Optional horse tea pet: a small figurine for the tea tray
- 🧧 Red gift box: ready to give at Lunar New Year or any tea lover's celebration
Specifications
| Piece | Size | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Ru kiln teapot | 12.5 x 12.5 cm (4.9 x 4.9 in) | 250 ml (8.5 oz) |
| Ru kiln cup | 6.4 x 4.5 cm (2.5 x 1.8 in) | 80 ml (2.7 oz) |
| Guan kiln cup | 8 x 3.9 cm (3.1 x 1.5 in) | 80 ml (2.7 oz) |
| Ge kiln cup | 8 x 4.3 cm (3.1 x 1.7 in) | 90 ml (3 oz) |
| Jun kiln cup | 6.7 x 6.4 cm (2.6 x 2.5 in) | 80 ml (2.7 oz) |
| Ding kiln cup | 9 x 4 cm (3.5 x 1.6 in) | 90 ml (3 oz) |
| Horse figurine (horse version only) | 7.5 x 4 x 6.2 cm (3.0 x 1.6 x 2.4 in) | Decorative |
| Gift box, with horse | 28 x 11 x 28 cm (11 x 4.3 x 11 in) | n/a |
| Gift box, without horse | 28 x 10.5 x 28 cm (11 x 4.1 x 11 in) | n/a |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Five Great Kilns?
They are five kilns of the Song dynasty, Ru, Guan, Ge, Jun, and Ding, celebrated for their ceramics and glazes. Their names are still used to describe classic Chinese ceramic styles.
Are these antique or authentic Song dynasty pieces?
No. These are modern ceramic pieces inspired by the glaze styles of the Five Great Kilns, made as an affordable way to enjoy the designs.
What is the difference between the two options?
Both include a teapot and five cups in a red gift box. The first also includes a small horse figurine, and the gift box design differs slightly between the two.
What is a tea pet?
A tea pet (茶宠, chá chǒng) is a small figurine that sits on the tea tray during a session, there for luck and company. This one is a horse called 马上发财, a pun that wishes you wealth right away.
How many cups does the teapot fill?
The 250 ml teapot fills about three of these cups, which hold 80 to 90 ml each. For all five cups, pour two rounds.
What teas work best in this set?
Small gongfu-style cups suit oolong, pu-erh, black tea, and white tea especially well, since those leaves open up over several short infusions. Shop our other Gong fu tea sets.
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