In the hustle and bustle of the world, drinking tea is not only a pleasure for the taste buds but also a spiritual practice. And the utensils that hold the tea soup are just like the poetic carriers of this practice. The Tongxin She Teahouse has carefully launched the "Pastel Mandarin Ducks Playing in Water Ruoshen Cups". Sold in a set of three, each cup has a delicate capacity of only 30cc, perfectly integrating traditional craftsmanship with an elegant artistic conception, bringing a aesthetic feast across time and space for tea lovers.
The Ruoshen cup originated in the Qing Dynasty and is renowned for its small and exquisite appearance. There has always been a saying that "a tea gathering is incomplete without Ruoshen small cups". This set of Ruoshen cups with the pattern of pastel mandarin ducks playing in water at Tongxin She continues the classic style in shape. With a capacity of 30cc, the cups fit comfortably in the hand. The cup mouth is designed to fit the shape of the lips, ensuring that the tea soup is at just the right temperature when sipped, and it can better concentrate the aroma of the tea. As you take slow sips, you can feel the tea soup flowing on the tip of your tongue and experience the layers of the tea's charm being released.
The most captivating aspect of this set of Ruoshen cups lies in the hand-painted pastel pattern of mandarin ducks playing in water. The artist uses delicate brushstrokes to outline the vivid scene of mandarin ducks leisurely swimming in the blue waves. They may be whispering neck to neck or flapping their wings and frolicking. The texture of their feathers and the ripples of the water waves are all depicted in exquisite detail. The soft pastel tones and the bright glaze colors complement each other perfectly, spreading the subtlety and romance of Eastern aesthetics on the white porcelain base. Each cup is a unique work of art. The changes in the shade of the pigments and the轻重缓急 of the brushstrokes during the painting process endow the utensils with a vivid vitality.
The ingenuity of the pure hand-made process makes this set of Ruoshen cups even more valuable. From the process of pulling the clay into shape to the overglaze painting, every step embodies the painstaking effort and wisdom of the craftsmen. Relying on years of experience, the porcelain-making master controls the fineness of the clay material and the thickness of the cup body to ensure that the cup has good light transmittance and is durable. The artist, on the other hand, uses traditional pastel techniques. After multiple complicated processes such as line drawing, color filling, washing, dyeing, and firing, the pattern remains bright and new even after years.
Whether you are enjoying tea alone, using the three cups to experience the flavor layers of different tea soups; having a drink with close friends and appreciating the beautiful implication of the paired mandarin ducks on the cups together; or using them as the finishing touch on the tea table, this set of Ruoshen cups with the pattern of pastel mandarin ducks playing in water can add infinite elegance to the tea-drinking time. It is not only a practical tea utensil but also an artistic treasure carrying the cultural heritage of the East. Every time you raise the cup, it becomes a heartfelt dialogue with traditional culture.
At the Tongxin She Teahouse, the "Pastel Mandarin Ducks Playing in Water Ruoshen Cups" are waiting quietly for their bosom friends. Take a set home. Amidst the lingering aroma of tea, savor the charm of porcelain art that has endured for thousands of years and the poetry in the cups. Let life slow down and calm down, and feel the pure beauty.