Find quiet mountain-lake serenity in every brew
“Blending the centuries-old wheel-thrown craftsmanship of Jingdezhen with a subtle natural glaze finish, this porcelain Bell-Shaped Tea Cup features a smooth body layered with hand-brushed lake-green glaze that softly blends and merges during high-temperature firing.
Inspired by the classic bell-shaped form — open, balanced, and quietly graceful — its silhouette opens with a gently flared rim, descends in curved walls that taper inward, and rests on a small stable foot ring. Every line transitions smoothly, creating a profile reminiscent of a small bell.
Balanced proportions suit both full-palm cradling and delicate three-finger sipping, while the comfortable capacity makes it ideal for everyday tea rituals.
As part of TeaTsy's debut series, this minimalist cup carries the soft hue of mountain lake waters; its clean, restrained form builds a calm, unhurried tea ritual to ground your senses amid daily bustle.
Hand-Thrown Jingdezhen/ 景德鎮 Craft
Individually wheel-thrown by master artisans in Jingdezhen / 景德鎮. Each Bell-Shaped Tea Cup carries unique weight, silhouette, and balanced grip that mass-produced teaware cannot replicate.
Hand-Brushed Lake Green Landscape Glaze Meets Smooth Porcelain Body
Hand-brushed mineral glazes build layer upon layer, naturally fusing at peak temperature to form soft lake-mountain gradients with unique surface textures.
The fine porcelain body offers a smooth, warm ivory surface with a delicate natural luster, allowing the lake-green glaze to settle with clarity and depth, creating a refined and luminous finish.
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Bell-Shaped Form & Comfortable Hold
The bell-shaped silhouette rises in a gentle curve — a flared rim, rounded walls, and a softly tapering base converging into a stable foot ring.
The open, curved form sits naturally in the hand, whether gently cradled with the palm or held delicately between three fingers. Its balanced proportions bring a sense of quiet grace and calm to every sip.
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High-Temperature Durable Firing
Fired through a gradual segmented heating curve with extended high-temperature hold at peak, strengthening the porcelain body for long-term daily brewing use.
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Versatile: Daily Ritual or Thoughtful Gift
Whether serving as everyday guest cups, stocking your minimalist kitchen, or gifting as a set of understated essentials, this Bell-Shaped Tea Cup adapts effortlessly to casual solo sessions and refined gatherings alike.
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FAQ
Q: Is this tea cup real handmade Jingdezhen ceramic?
A: Yes. Every tea cup is wheel-thrown and hand-glazed by Jingdezhen artisans — no machine mass production.
Q: Why do glaze colors look slightly different on each piece?
A: Color variations come from manual brush glazing and high-temperature glaze fusion. Subtle differences are natural handmade marks, not defects.
Q: Can I put this tea cup in the microwave or dishwasher?
A: Microwave is not recommended. Hand wash only with mild soap to protect the glaze texture. Avoid hard abrasive scrubbers.
Q: What teas work best with this tea cup?
A: Ideal for oolong, ripe pu'er, rock tea, and other high-aroma teas where clarity of aroma, texture, and flavor balance are appreciated.
Q: Is returns accepted for slight glaze color differences?
A: Minor glaze variations are inherent artisanal features. Please refer to our full Customer Notice below for details on our handmade variance policy.
Specifications
| Material |
Porcelain (Smooth, non-porous warm ivory body) |
| Craftsmanship | Hand-thrown porcelain body, hand-brushed layered lake-green mountain landscape gradient glaze |
| Firing Process | Gradual segmented heating curve, reaching a peak temperature of approximately 1270°C |
| Dimensions | Tea Cup: Height 5.8 cm (2.28 in) | Diameter 5.8 cm (2.28 in) |
| Capacity |
65 ml (2.20 fl oz) |
| Weight | Net Weight: 44 g (1.55 oz / 0.10 lbs) |
| Care Instructions | Hand wash recommended. Clean gently with mild unscented soap or baking soda. Avoid harsh abrasive scrubbers. |
| Care Tip |
Rinse thoroughly after washing and air-dry before storing. The smooth porcelain body is non-porous and will not absorb odors, but gentle cleaning helps preserve the glaze surface over time.
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Important Customer Notice: Unique Hand-Brushed Glaze Marks
Every piece in the Lake Veil collection is individually handcrafted with layered natural mineral glazes and finished through high-temperature kiln firing. Due to the nature of hand brushing, glaze flow, and the interaction between minerals and heat, slight variations in color tone, texture, and surface details are naturally created during the firing process.
Product images are provided as a visual reference only. Each vessel carries its own unique glaze expression, with subtle differences in gradient, texture, and surface character while maintaining the overall design harmony of the collection.
These natural variations are inherent characteristics of handcrafted Jingdezhen ceramics, not production defects. For this reason, returns or exchanges will not be accepted based solely on differences in glaze color, texture, or surface appearance.
These individual marks reflect the beauty of traditional ceramic craftsmanship, where each piece is shaped by both the artisan's hand and the natural transformation of the kiln.
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