Jingdezhen Blue & White Porcelain Tea Cup — Hand-Painted Lotus

From the porcelain capital of the world

Jingdezhen, in Jiangxi province, has fired porcelain for over 1,700 years and supplied the imperial court for a millennium. The name “blue and white” (qinghua) refers to the cobalt blue pigment painted onto white clay before glazing — once fired, the pattern is sealed under the glaze and never wears off.

Hand-painted lotus

The lotus grows from mud and blooms clean above the water — in Chinese thought it stands for rising above difficulty with a pure heart. Each cup is painted by hand, so brush pressure and shade vary slightly from piece to piece.

Details

• Material: high-fired porcelain, cobalt underglaze
• Capacity: 110 ml — the classic size for gongfu-style tea tasting
• Size: approx. 9 × 9 × 6 cm (3.5 × 3.5 × 2.4 in)
• Finish: translucent glaze, thin lip, smooth foot
• Safe for: hot tea, dishwasher safe (hand wash recommended to protect the glaze)

How to use it

Best for green tea, oolong or white tea, where a thin-walled cup keeps the aroma close to your nose. Not intended for stovetop or microwave use.

Shipping

Each cup is boxed in a foam-lined gift box before the outer mailer. Packed carefully, but if it arrives damaged, send us a photo within 48 hours and we’ll replace it.