{"product_id":"luxury-tea-cup-ceramic-set-with-gift-box-5-famous-kilns-lunar-new-year","title":"Luxury Tea Cup Ceramic Set with Gift Box | 5 Famous Kilns Lunar New Year","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eChinese tea cup set\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Five Great Kilns of the Song Dynasty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring 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: \u003cstrong\u003eRu, Guan, Ge, Jun, and Ding (五大名窑)\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive-cup set:\u003c\/strong\u003e five kiln-glaze cups in the gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive-cup set with teapot:\u003c\/strong\u003e the same cups plus a matching teapot, ready for gongfu tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏺 \u003cstrong\u003eFive kiln styles in one set\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ru, Guan, Ge, Jun, and Ding glaze looks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🧧 \u003cstrong\u003eRed octagonal gift box\u003c\/strong\u003e: gold lettering and a fitted interior, ready to give\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🫖 \u003cstrong\u003eOptional teapot\u003c\/strong\u003e: pick the version that fits how you brew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍵 \u003cstrong\u003eMade for gongfu tea\u003c\/strong\u003e: small cups for oolong, pu-erh, and black tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎁 \u003cstrong\u003eLunar New Year gift\u003c\/strong\u003e: red for luck, tea for good wishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCups:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5, one in each of five kiln-inspired glazes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeapot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included in the teapot version only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red octagonal gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the Five Great Kilns?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre these antique or authentic Song dynasty pieces?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. These are modern ceramic cups inspired by the glaze styles of the Five Great Kilns, made as an affordable way to enjoy the designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the two options?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is crackle glaze?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrackle 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.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it a good Lunar New Year gift?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The red box matches the festival's color of luck, and tea is a traditional way to share good wishes. 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