In the long river of time, there are always some utensils that carry the memories and emotions of specific eras and become indelible imprints in people's hearts. The aluminum kettles for boiling water in the 1980s were such an existence. They once entered thousands of households and witnessed the warm daily life of countless families. In the curling steam, the flavor of life was permeated.
Nowadays, Shenzhen Bu'er Zao has replicated that small silver kettle full of the charm of that era with meticulous craftsmanship using 999 pure silver, endowing the traditional memory with a new connotation of luxury and preciousness. This is the "Small Silver Kettle Paying Tribute to the 1980s" carefully selected by the Tongxin She Teahouse.
Lu Yu, the Sage of Tea, once said, "Both porcelain and stone are elegant utensils, but they are not solid enough and can hardly last long. If made of silver, they are extremely clean, though a bit luxurious. They are indeed elegant and clean. If used regularly, they will always show the advantages of silver." Although porcelain and stone have an elegant charm, silver kettles have their unique advantages. When boiling water and making tea with a silver kettle, the water quality is as smooth as silk. Meanwhile, silver ions are released, which not only improves the taste of tea but also keeps the tea from spoiling for a long time, making tea-tasting an ultimate enjoyment.
This silver kettle is by no means an ordinary product made by machinery in large quantities but an artistic crystallization painstakingly crafted by craftsmen by hand. Its craftsmanship is extraordinarily complicated. In particular, the technique of "hammering from one piece" can be regarded as the pinnacle of the kettle-making craft. The whole utensil is made by carefully hammering a single piece of silver plate with more than 30 kinds of wooden hammers and iron hammers for tens of thousands of times. Each hammering is like a deep conversation between the craftsman and the silver plate. The more times it is hammered, the thinner, tighter and more delicate the wall of the kettle becomes. The silver plate gradually takes shape in the hands of the craftsman. Since it cannot be modified during the process, every step must be precise without the slightest error. Thus, the handmade silver kettle has an inner wall that remains bright as a mirror all year round, and its outer skin forms a natural and simple patina over the passage of time, which is elegant and charming. It remains silent when placed there, yet shines without being dazzling, and it can make people's hearts flutter at just one glance.
Its name, "The Small Silver Kettle Paying Tribute to the 1980s", is full of deep affection and respect for the past years. Its size is just right. With a belly diameter of 85.8mm, a bottom ring diameter of 89.3mm, and a size of 122mm (including the spout) * 112mm (including the handle height), it feels just right when held in the hand. With a weight of 303.2g, it has a steady texture, and with a capacity of 265.5cc, it can meet the needs whether you drink tea alone or with friends.
Beautiful utensils can be passed down through generations. This silver kettle is just like that. As long as it is carefully taken care of and used properly, it will accompany you through the long years and even span generations to become a precious heirloom for the family. In this fast-paced era, having such a silver kettle is like grasping a slow moment of time, allowing you to feel the integration of history and culture and appreciate the infinite charm of handicraft art in the peaceful moment of tea-tasting.