This exquisite Mutton Fat Jade Porcelain Gaiwan is an embodiment of aesthetic beauty. Renowned for its smooth milky-white texture and translucency, Mutton Fat Jade Porcelain resembles mutton fat jade – a precious form of nephrite highly valued in Chinese culture.
Fired at a high temperature of 1380º Celsius, the Gaiwan achieves a matte silky finish that is visually appealing and pleasant to touch. Allowing light to pass through, the porcelain's translucency gives the gaiwan a soft glow that enhances the tea-drinking experience. Its non-porous surface is ideal for brewing a wide range of fine teas.
The handwritten calligraphy on the gaiwan reads "一心问茶" (Yī Xīn Wèn Chá), which can be translated as "Approach Tea With a Focused Heart". The phrase is rooted in the practice of Gong Fu Cha, which emphasizes the art of making tea with skill and mindfulness. It encourages the tea practitioner to be fully present in the moment, pay attention to the tea's subtle changes and complexities, and cultivate a deeper connection with the tea, the self, and the environment.
This concept also aligns with Zen practice, where mindfulness and presence in the moment are key principles. The act of brewing and drinking tea becomes a practice and a form of meditation, a way to ground oneself and to find tranquility.
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Volume: 130ml
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Material: Mutton Fat Jade Porcelain (羊脂玉瓷)
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Origin: Dehua, Fujian, China
NOTE: Gaiwan and other teaware should never be washed using detergents.
