Mutton Fat Jade Porcelain Tea Cup with Calligraphy

This 35ml Mutton Fat Jade Porcelain teacup exemplifies the harmony between aesthetics and mindfulness – key elements in both Gong Fu Cha and Zen practices. The cup is crafted from Mutton Fat Jade Porcelain and has a smooth, milky-white surface that radiates a gentle, translucent glow. This quality enriches the overall tea-drinking experience by making it feel more refined. Mutton Fat Jade Porcelain resembles mutton fat jade, a type of nephrite highly valued in Chinese culture.

The calligraphy on the teacup reads "一心问茶" (Yī Xīn Wèn Chá), which can be translated as "Approach Tea With a Focused Heart." In the context of Gong Fu Cha, this phrase encourages practitioners to approach tea preparation and consumption with deep mindfulness. Gong Fu Cha is a practice that emphasizes precision and attention to detail. Brewing tea is a meditation, where one is fully present and savoring the nuances of the tea's aroma, taste, and texture. The phrase also resonates with Zen principles, which emphasize simplicity and full presence in the moment and current activity. By focusing the heart and mind on the tea, practitioners can cultivate a deeper connection with the moment and the tea itself, transforming a simple act into a spiritual practice.

The Mutton Fat Jade Porcelain used in this teacup not only adds elegance but also serves a practical purpose. The smooth, non-porous surface ensures that the tea's flavors are preserved and unaltered. The cup's small size, holding just 35ml, encourages slow, mindful drinking, allowing the tea's full complexity to unfold gradually.

NOTE: Teaware easily absorbs taste and aromas and should never be washed using detergents.