This Chinese tea cup set includes five ceramic cups, each inspired by one of the Five Great Kilns of the Song dynasty, in a red octagonal gift box. Choose the five-cup set, or add a matching teapot for a complete gongfu setup.
The Five Great Kilns of the Song Dynasty
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 its deep purple and blue tones, Guan ware for its refined imperial style, and Ding ware for its ivory-white finish.
Each cup in this set takes its look from one of those traditions, so you get five different glazes in one box, with the kiln name written below each cup. It's an easy way to taste tea through a piece of ceramic history, and a gift that tea lovers will want to talk about.
- Five-cup set: five kiln-glaze cups in the gift box
- Five-cup set with teapot: the same cups plus a matching teapot, ready for gongfu tea
Features
- 🏺 Five kiln styles in one set: Ru, Guan, Ge, Jun, and Ding glaze looks
- 🧧 Red octagonal gift box: gold lettering and a fitted interior, ready to give
- 🫖 Optional teapot: pick the version that fits how you brew
- 🍵 Made for gongfu tea: small cups for oolong, pu-erh, and black tea
- 🎁 Lunar New Year gift: red for luck, tea for good wishes
Specifications
- Material: Ceramic
- Cups: 5, one in each of five kiln-inspired glazes
- Teapot: Included in the teapot version only
- Packaging: Red octagonal gift box
- Quantity: 1 set
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 cups 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?
The first option includes five cups in the gift box. The second adds a matching teapot, so you can brew and serve with the same set.
What is crackle glaze?
Crackle glaze has fine hairline cracks across the surface, which form as the glaze and clay cool at different rates during firing. In Ge ware this pattern is prized and called "golden thread, iron wire."
Is it a good Lunar New Year gift?
Yes. The red box matches the festival's color of luck, and tea is a traditional way to share good wishes. Five different cups also make it easy to share a session with friends or family.
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