In the long history of tea culture, tea sets are not only vessels for carrying the fragrance of tea but also carriers of thousands of years of craftsmanship and aesthetics. Recently, Tongxinshe Teahouse has introduced a remarkable new product - the Linglong Tea Cups, now officially available on the official website www.txs-tea.com, bringing tea enthusiasts a new tea-tasting experience that blends classical and modern elements.
"Clutched in the palm is the delicate heart of craftsmen who chisel through time" - this poetic description perfectly captures the essence of the Linglong Tea Cups. Each set contains 6 cups, with a delicate and compact size that is delightful to hold: 51mm in diameter, 40mm in height, 23mm in foot diameter, 55ml in capacity, and only 30g in weight. Held gently in the hand, they exude an air of elegance.
The inspiration for the Linglong Tea Cups stems from the blue-and-white Linglong cups of the 1970s, and the history of Linglong porcelain is long-standing. Originating in the Song Dynasty and evolving into a unique style during the Yongle period, it is renowned for its "rice flower" openwork carving technique. The porcelain body is uniquely translucent when held to light, with openings shaped like rice grains and as delicate as jewels, as if crafted by artisans through the passage of time. As one of the four traditional famous porcelains of Jingdezhen, Linglong porcelain is recorded in Yinliu Zhai Shuo Ci (On Porcelain from Yinliu Studio): "Plain porcelain is very thin; when carved with patterns that reflect a blue hue, it is called shadow blue openwork, and when both sides are transparently pierced, it is called Linglong porcelain" - a testament to its exquisite and unique craftsmanship.
The Linglong Tea Cups skillfully integrate traditional craftsmanship with aesthetics. The cup bodies are adorned with seasonal flower patterns, complemented by a碧绿 and transparent glaze that seems to contain another layer of glaze within, creating a captivating scene of "flowers within flowers." Craftsmen carefully carve "Linglong eyes" on the坯体 (green body), apply a transparent glaze, and fire them to form semi-transparent bright holes, perfectly combining blue-and-white painting, glaze color, and carving art. Each Linglong cup symbolizes "dexterity and transparency," serving not only as a practical tea utensil but also as a work of art with high collection value. Whether brewing oolong, white tea, pu'er, black tea, or yellow tea, the Linglong Tea Cups add a touch of ancient charm and elegance to the fragrance of tea, making the tea-tasting process more ceremonial.
Now, this set of Linglong Tea Cups, both practical and artistically valuable, is available on Tongxinshe Teahouse's official website www.txs-tea.com. Tea culture enthusiasts and lovers of fine tea sets should not miss the opportunity to own this "craftsmanship through time." Let the Linglong Tea Cups accompany you in savoring every wisp of tea fragrance and experiencing the unique charm of millennia-old porcelain art.