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The creamy blue of the distinctive Ru glaze was first pioneered in the Song Dynasty to evoke the sky. Now, the master craftspeople at the Jie Feng studio in Dehua fire these Ru pieces at over 1100 degrees celsius to bring back this song dynasty tradition. This set comes with a gaiwan, a pitcher and strainer, all a pleasure to hold and a beautiful contrast to the color of tea, especially as they crackle over time. For cups, we’ve paired our favorite fine Longquan Porcelain aroma cup sets so that you can appreciate the aroma of your tea with every brew session, in a stunning contrasting yellow.

This extraordinarily-limited set is inspired by the Song Dynasty scholar’s garden pavilion studio: a contemplative space away from the bustle of the house to write poetry, practice calligraphy, and critically, drink tea. Each piece was chosen for their exquisite but unassuming nature - a set of tea ware that puts the tea first, but if you look at and handle each cup, the teapot or the board itself, their beauty shines through. The pot is a special kind of Ru - a tricky, difficult to pull off white glaze. This is not your classic porcelain. Ru has a softness and inner glow that comes through in the light. It feels completely different, but in a subtle and understated way. The cups are fully hand made pieces, thrown by hand and painted by hand to a staggering level of fine detail. The thinness of these pieces piece and what the artists were able to achieve is unreal. Jingdezhen porcelain is on another level. It is no wonder it is the material of choice for professional tasters since the firing temperature means a more perfect vitrification and better reflection of aromatics. Finally, the tea board itself is made with lovely yew wood and a striking aromatic resin. This board smells like a forest when it is hot or covered in tea, bringing a piece of the outdoors to your daily brew. All together, this is a set for truly enjoying every sip.

This sweet tea set is perfect for solo brewing or for gifting to anyone who loves tea. We’ve paired a beautiful little bamboo tea tray so tea can be enjoyed anywhere from the desk to in bed, along with Min Xin Tang’s high quality tempered glass teapot with built-in strainer to admire your leaves as they unfurl, and a stunning Ru glaze teacup from the master craftspeople at the Jie Feng studio in Dehua who fire their Ru pieces at over 1100 degrees celsius to bring back this Song dynasty tradition. All together, a perfect invitation to tea!

The creamy blue of the distinctive Ru glaze was first pioneered in the Song Dynasty to evoke the sky. Now, the master craftspeople at the Jie Feng studio in Dehua fire these Ru pieces at over 1100 degrees celsius to bring back this Song Dynasty tradition. This set comes with a gaiwan, a pitcher and strainer, all a pleasure to hold and a beautiful contrast to the color of tea, especially as they crackle over time. Pair with your own choice of favorite cups, perhaps with contrasting Jian Zhan, white Jingdezhen porcelain, or even green celadon.

Jie Feng Studio is known for their exquisitely soft Ru glaze pottery, full of depth and light crackling. This full gongfu set shows off that silk-smooth glaze work with a lovely brew pitcher style gaiwan, featuring a lid with strainer holes crafted into the design to allow for easy pouring, and high sides to prevent burns and spills. The set is completed with three cups to enjoy your best tea with friends. The whole set comes in a custom zipper travel case to keep it safe no matter where your travels take you.

This one-of-a-kind scratch and dent offering is discounted 30% to acknowledge the small blemish in the lacquer. This cup is one of the very last remaining from Feng Zi Studio's lacquer ware collaboration. Note the pictured blemish. While the imperfection does not diminish this cup's beauty, we want to point it out. Lacquer arts in China date back over three thousand years to the Shang Dynasty. This spectacular piece draws on ancient tradition, combining lacquer with classic Ru Kiln ceramics. While the oldest lacquer wares are made from turned and carved wood, dipped in countless layers of resin, the problem in bringing this ancient craft into tea culture is lacquer’s dislike of boiling water. Feng Zi Studio takes up the challenge, by making the cup material their stunning Ru, leaving the inside lacquer-free so that the cup can withstand generations of use. The lacquer layer is built up over many applications, creating a soft smooth feeling, and a beautiful contrasting color to the blue Ru glaze.  The brilliant maple leaf imprints against deep swirling greens is a nod to the Song Dynasty Jizhou leaf imprint ceramics tradition.  The cup shape itself is wide and generous with a modern form that complements the lacquer-work.

This one-of-a-kind scratch and dent offering is discounted 30% to acknowledge the small blemish in the lacquer. This cup is one of the very last remaining from Feng Zi Studio's lacquer ware collaboration. Note the pictured scratch. While the imperfection does not diminish this cup's beauty, we want to point it out. Lacquer arts in China date back over three thousand years to the Shang Dynasty. This spectacular piece draws on ancient tradition, combining lacquer with classic Ru Kiln ceramics. While the oldest lacquer wares are made from turned and carved wood, dipped in countless layers of resin, the problem in bringing this ancient craft into tea culture is lacquer’s dislike of boiling water. Feng Zi Studio takes up the challenge, by making the cup material their stunning Ru, leaving the inside lacquer-free so that the cup can withstand generations of use. The lacquer layer is built up over many applications, creating a soft smooth feeling, and a beautiful contrasting color to the blue Ru glaze.  The brilliant maple leaf imprints against deep swirling greens is a nod to the Song Dynasty Jizhou leaf imprint ceramics tradition.  The cup shape itself is wide and generous with a modern form that complements the lacquer-work.

This one-of-a-kind scratch and dent offering is discounted 30% to acknowledge the small blemish in the lacquer. This cup is one of the very last remaining from Feng Zi Studio's lacquer ware collaboration. Note the pictured (fingerprint. While the imperfection does not diminish this cup's beauty, we want to point it out. Lacquer arts in China date back over three thousand years to the Shang Dynasty. This spectacular piece draws on ancient tradition, combining lacquer with classic Ru Kiln ceramics. While the oldest lacquer wares are made from turned and carved wood, dipped in countless layers of resin, the problem in bringing this ancient craft into tea culture is lacquer’s dislike of boiling water. Feng Zi Studio takes up the challenge, by making the cup material their stunning Ru, leaving the inside lacquer-free so that the cup can withstand generations of use. The lacquer layer is built up over many applications, creating a soft smooth feeling, and a beautiful contrasting color to the blue Ru glaze.  The brilliant maple leaf imprints against deep swirling greens is a nod to the Song Dynasty Jizhou leaf imprint ceramics tradition.  The cup shape itself is wide and generous with a modern form that complements the lacquer-work.

Lacquer arts in China date back over three thousand years to the Shang Dynasty. This spectacular piece draws on ancient tradition, combining lacquer with classic Ru Kiln ceramics. While the oldest lacquer wares are made from turned and carved wood, dipped in countless layers of resin, the problem in bringing this ancient craft into tea culture is lacquer’s dislike of boiling water. Feng Zi Studio takes up the challenge, by making the cup material their stunning Ru, leaving the inside lacquer-free so that the cup can withstand generations of use. The lacquer layer is built up over many applications, creating a soft smooth feeling, and a beautiful contrasting color to the blue Ru glaze.  The brilliant maple leaf imprints against deep swirling greens is a nod to the Song Dynasty Jizhou leaf imprint ceramics tradition.  The cup shape itself is wide and bowl-like to show off your tea.

Lacquer arts in China date back over three thousand years to the Shang Dynasty. This spectacular piece draws on ancient tradition, combining lacquer with classic Ru Kiln ceramics. While the oldest lacquer wares are made from turned and carved wood, dipped in countless layers of resin, the problem in bringing this ancient craft into tea culture is lacquer’s dislike of boiling water. Feng Zi Studio takes up the challenge, by making the cup material their stunning Ru, leaving the inside lacquer-free so that the cup can withstand generations of use. The lacquer layer is built up over many applications, creating a soft smooth feeling, and a beautiful contrasting color to the blue Ru glaze.  The brilliant maple leaf imprints against deep swirling greens is a nod to the Song Dynasty Jizhou leaf imprint ceramics tradition.  The cup shape itself is wide and generous with a modern form that complements the lacquer-work.

Lacquer arts in China date back over three thousand years to the Shang Dynasty. This spectacular piece draws on ancient tradition, combining lacquer with classic Ru Kiln ceramics. While the oldest lacquer wares are made from turned and carved wood, dipped in countless layers of resin, the problem in bringing this ancient craft into tea culture is lacquer’s dislike of boiling water. Feng Zi Studio takes up the challenge, by making the cup material their stunning Ru, leaving the inside lacquer-free so that the cup can withstand generations of use. The lacquer layer is built up over many applications, creating a soft smooth feeling, and a beautiful contrasting color to the blue Ru glaze.  The brilliant maple leaf imprints against deep swirling greens is a nod to the Song Dynasty Jizhou leaf imprint ceramics tradition.  The cup shape itself is wide and bowl-like to show off your tea.

Lacquer arts in China date back over three thousand years to the Shang Dynasty. This spectacular piece draws on ancient tradition, combining lacquer with classic Ru Kiln ceramics. While the oldest lacquer wares are made from turned and carved wood, dipped in countless layers of resin, the problem in bringing this ancient craft into tea culture is lacquer’s dislike of boiling water. Feng Zi Studio takes up the challenge, by making the cup material their stunning Ru, leaving the inside lacquer-free so that the cup can withstand generations of use. The lacquer layer is built up over many applications, creating a soft smooth feeling, and a beautiful contrasting color to the blue Ru glaze.  The cup is tall and modeled after a flower bud opening in early spring. The brilliant maple leaf imprints against deep swirling greens is a nod to the Song Dynasty Jizhou leaf imprint ceramics tradition.  The tall shape keeps your tea warmer longer and directs and concentrates the aroma of anything you brew.

Lacquer arts in China date back over three thousand years to the Shang Dynasty. This spectacular piece draws on ancient tradition, combining lacquer with classic Ru Kiln ceramics. While the oldest lacquer wares are made from turned and carved wood, dipped in countless layers of resin, the problem in bringing this ancient craft into tea culture is lacquer’s dislike of boiling water. Feng Zi Studio takes up the challenge, by making the cup material their stunning Ru, leaving the inside lacquer-free so that the cup can withstand generations of use. The lacquer layer is built up over many applications, creating a soft smooth feeling, and a beautiful contrasting color to the blue Ru glaze. The brilliant maple leaf imprints against deep swirling greens is a nod to the Song Dynasty Jizhou leaf imprint ceramics tradition. The cup shape is perfect for keeping your tea warm, with a flared rim for easy sipping.

Lacquer arts in China date back over three thousand years to the Shang Dynasty. This spectacular piece draws on ancient tradition, combining lacquer with classic Ru Kiln ceramics. While the oldest lacquer wares are made from turned and carved wood, dipped in countless layers of resin, the problem in bringing this ancient craft into tea culture is lacquer’s dislike of boiling water. Feng Zi Studio takes up the challenge, by making the cup material their stunning Ru, leaving the inside lacquer-free so that the cup can withstand generations of use. The lacquer layer is built up over many applications, creating a soft smooth feeling, and a beautiful contrasting color to the blue Ru glaze. The brilliant maple leaf imprints against deep swirling greens is a nod to the Song Dynasty Jizhou leaf imprint ceramics tradition. The tall cup is perfect for concentrating the aromatic intensity of your tea as you sip.

Lacquer arts in China date back over three thousand years to the Shang Dynasty. This spectacular piece draws on ancient tradition, combining lacquer with classic Ru Kiln ceramics. While the oldest lacquer wares are made from turned and carved wood, dipped in countless layers of resin, the problem in bringing this ancient craft into tea culture is lacquer’s dislike of boiling water. Feng Zi Studio takes up the challenge, by making the cup material their stunning Ru, leaving the inside lacquer-free so that the cup can withstand generations of use. The lacquer layer is built up over many applications, creating a soft smooth feeling, and a beautiful contrasting color to the blue Ru glaze. Shell inlay has always been a lacquer classic, but Fengzi takes tradition and makes it dreamy, swirling and perfectly modern. The cup shape itself is wide and bowl-like to show off your tea.

Lacquer arts in China date back over three thousand years to the Shang Dynasty. This spectacular piece draws on ancient tradition, combining lacquer with classic Ru Kiln ceramics. While the oldest lacquer wares are made from turned and carved wood, dipped in countless layers of resin, the problem in bringing this ancient craft into tea culture is lacquer’s dislike of boiling water. Feng Zi Studio takes up the challenge, by making the cup material their stunning Ru, leaving the inside lacquer-free so that the cup can withstand generations of use. The lacquer layer is built up over many applications, creating a soft smooth feeling, and a beautiful contrasting color to the blue Ru glaze. Shell inlay has always been a lacquer classic, but Fengzi takes tradition and makes it dreamy, swirling and perfectly modern. The cup shape itself is wide and generous with a modern form that complements the lacquer-work.

Lacquer arts in China date back over three thousand years to the Shang Dynasty. This spectacular piece draws on ancient tradition, combining lacquer with classic Ru Kiln ceramics. While the oldest lacquer wares are made from turned and carved wood, dipped in countless layers of resin, the problem in bringing this ancient craft into tea culture is lacquer’s dislike of boiling water. Feng Zi Studio takes up the challenge, by making the cup material their stunning Ru, leaving the inside lacquer-free so that the cup can withstand generations of use. The lacquer layer is built up over many applications, creating a soft smooth feeling, and a beautiful contrasting color to the blue Ru glaze. Shell inlay has always been a lacquer classic, but Fengzi takes tradition and makes it dreamy, swirling and perfectly modern. The cup is tall and modeled after a flower bud opening in early spring. The tall shape keeps your tea warmer longer and directs and concentrates the aroma of anything you brew.

Lacquer arts in China date back over three thousand years to the Shang Dynasty. This spectacular piece draws on ancient tradition, combining lacquer with classic Ru Kiln ceramics. While the oldest lacquer wares are made from turned and carved wood, dipped in countless layers of resin, the problem in bringing this ancient craft into tea culture is lacquer’s dislike of boiling water. Feng Zi Studio takes up the challenge, by making the gaiwan material their stunning Ru, leaving the inside lacquer-free so that the cup can withstand generations of use. The lacquer layer is built up over many applications, creating a soft smooth feeling, and a beautiful contrasting color to the blue Ru glaze. The brilliant maple leaf imprints against deep swirling greens is a nod to the Song Dynasty Jizhou leaf imprint ceramics tradition. All three pieces of the gaiwan feature a lacquer side and Ru side for stunning contrast. The gaiwan shape itself is perfect for any tea and the thick walls keep the brew insulated as it steeps, making your tea more aromatic and rich.

Lacquer arts in China date back over three thousand years to the Shang Dynasty. This spectacular piece draws on ancient tradition, combining lacquer with classic Ru Kiln ceramics. While the oldest lacquer wares are made from turned and carved wood, dipped in countless layers of resin, the problem in bringing this ancient craft into tea culture is lacquer’s dislike of boiling water. Feng Zi Studio takes up the challenge, by making the gaiwan material their stunning Ru, leaving the inside lacquer-free so that the cup can withstand generations of use. The lacquer layer is built up over many applications, creating a soft smooth feeling, and a beautiful contrasting color to the blue Ru glaze. Shell inlay has always been a lacquer classic, but Fengzi takes tradition and makes it dreamy, swirling and perfectly modern. All three pieces of the gaiwan feature a lacquer side and Ru side for stunning contrast. The gaiwan shape itself is perfect for any tea and the thick walls keep the brew insulated as it steeps, making your tea more aromatic and rich.

Lacquer arts in China date back over three thousand years to the Shang Dynasty. This spectacular piece draws on ancient tradition, combining lacquer with classic Ru Kiln ceramics. While the oldest lacquer wares are made from turned and carved wood, dipped in countless layers of resin, the problem in bringing this ancient craft into tea culture is lacquer’s dislike of boiling water. Feng Zi Studio takes up the challenge, by making the cup material their stunning Ru, leaving the inside lacquer-free so that the cup can withstand generations of use. The lacquer layer is built up over many applications, creating a soft smooth feeling, and a beautiful contrasting color to the blue Ru glaze. Shell inlay has always been a lacquer classic, but Fengzi takes tradition and makes it dreamy, swirling and perfectly modern. The cup is tall and modeled after a flower bud opening in early spring. The tall shape keeps your tea warmer longer and directs and concentrates the aroma of anything you brew.

Lacquer arts in China date back over three thousand years to the Shang Dynasty. This spectacular piece draws on ancient tradition, combining lacquer with classic Ru Kiln ceramics. While the oldest lacquer wares are made from turned and carved wood, dipped in countless layers of resin, the problem in bringing this ancient craft into tea culture is lacquer’s dislike of boiling water. Feng Zi Studio takes up the challenge, by making the cup material their stunning Ru, leaving the inside lacquer-free so that the cup can withstand generations of use. The lacquer layer is built up over many applications, creating a soft smooth feeling, and a beautiful contrasting color to the blue Ru glaze. Shell inlay has always been a lacquer classic, but Fengzi takes tradition and makes it dreamy, swirling and perfectly modern. The cup shape itself is wide and bowl-like to show off your tea.

This gorgeous boxed set of two Ru glaze cups makes for the perfect tea time. These cups are created by Feng Zi Studio, a collaboration between master Lin Defeng and master Guo Zhihao, both award-winning craftsmen with long exhibition histories who decided to get together and start a kiln in Taiwan to faithfully revive the Song Dynasty Ru ware culture. Ru was first treasured for its creamy rich blues that evoked the sky, and Feng Zi studio delivers with glazes that feel as deep as they are rich, as smooth as they are lustrous under the surface. Each cup is wood-fired at over 1100 degrees celsius to achieve the beautiful glaze. The result is a pleasure to hold and a beautiful contrast against the brewed tea to elevate gongfu ceremony.

The curved, scalloped Ruyi pattern serves as the inspiration for this elegant Ru glaze cup by Feng Zi Studio, a collaboration between master Lin Defeng and master Guo Zhihao, both award-winning craftsmen with long exhibition histories who decided to get together and start a kiln in Taiwan to faithfully revive the Song Dynasty Ru ware culture. Ru was first treasured for its creamy rich blues that evoked the sky, and Feng Zi studio delivers with glazes that feel as deep as they are rich, as smooth as they are lustrous under the surface. This cup was wood-fired at over 1100 degrees celsius to achieve its incredible glaze. The result is a pleasure to hold and a beautiful contrast against the brewed tea to elevate gongfu ceremony.

Glistening Jade is a rare and difficult-to-perfect stunning white Ru glaze. Ru is normally sky-blue, and achieving a lowing white inspired by jade using true Ru glaze techniques takes tremendous skill. This Xi Shi form pot is perfectly shaped to accommodate any kind of tea, and show off the teas deep aromatics. The white forms a gorgeous contrast to the tea as you pour, and pairs effortlessly with porcelain, Jian Zhan, celadon, or blue Ru wares.

Jie Feng Studio’s adorable long-handle teapot is finished in sky-blue Ru glaze for a perfectly smooth look. The long handle is perfect to protect your hand from the heat of the tea as you pour, while the pot body keeps everything at just the right temperature and accommodates any shape tea leaves. This pot includes an optional braided lid string to secure your pot lid while pouring.

This fully-furnished, beautiful Ru Yao gongfu tea set is complete with tea board, all packed into a vintage-inspired travel case! Arrive in style with this vegan-leather luggage case carefully packed with Jie Feng studio’s adorable Ru Gaiwan and four matching cups, along with a  decorative scalloped tempered glass pitcher and bamboo tea tray to finish out the set up. Everything you need to enjoy your favorite teas on the go.

Jie Feng Studio creates exquisitely soft Ru glaze pottery, full of depth and light crazing. This clever brew mug packs into a protective travel case to bring on trips, take to work, or carry outside to the park. The mug includes a lid and strainer so the tea stays hot while steeping and so that the strainer has a neat place to rest between infusions. The strainer holes are incorporated into the form to avoid the need for a plastic strainer mesh. The gorgeous creamy blue grows deeper over time, contrasting against the crackling as the piece absorbs tea for a beautiful luster. This particularly fine Ru shows off a crystalline depth and subtlety that sets it truly apart.

The creamy blue of the distinctive Ru glaze was first pioneered in the Song Dynasty to evoke the sky. Now, the master craftspeople at the Jie Feng studio in Dehua fire these Ru pieces at over 1100 degrees celsius to bring back this Song Dynasty tradition. While Ru has gained immense popularity for its soft creamy look over the centuries, modern Ru usually falls short of its Song Dynasty predecessors with a flat-looking glaze and lack of luster. The unique high-firing process and meticulous glazing work at Jie Feng Studio yields remarkably lustrous Ru with a crystalline depth and subtle crackling. This scalloped cup shows off the textural difference between glazed and unglazed along the ridges of the cup. The size makes it perfect for solo gongfu sessions since it can hold nearly a full pour from a small gaiwan or yixing teapot.

The creamy blue of the distinctive Ru glaze was first pioneered in the Song Dynasty to evoke the sky. Now, the master craftspeople at the Jie Feng studio in Dehua fire these Ru pieces at over 1100 degrees celsius to bring back this Song Dynasty tradition. While Ru has gained immense popularity for its soft creamy look over the centuries, modern Ru usually falls short of its Song Dynasty predecessors with a flat-looking glaze and lack of luster. The unique high-firing process and meticulous glazing work at Jie Feng Studio yields remarkably lustrous Ru with a crystalline depth and subtle crackling. This scalloped cup shows off the textural difference between glazed and unglazed along the ridges of the cup. The size makes it perfect for solo gongfu sessions since it can hold nearly a full pour from a small gaiwan or yixing teapot.

This personal brew mug is all about the details- a strikingly generous strainer fine enough to keep small leaves out of your mug but well-designed enough to allow water to drain through quickly and efficiently. The handle is a pleasure to hold with its decorative flare that makes for an easier grip, while the lid flips over to act as a stable saucer for your strainer between steepings. The weight and thinness of the cup itself makes it easy to sip tea and get the most out of its aromatics. The glazing and pottery work itself is the fine work of the Jie Feng Studio, pioneers in reviving old-school Song Dynasty style Ru. While Ru has gained immense popularity for its soft creamy look over the centuries, modern Ru usually falls short of its Song Dynasty predecessors with a flat-looking glaze and lack of luster. The unique high-firing process and meticulous glazing work at Jie Feng Studio yields remarkably lustrous Ru with a crystalline depth and subtle crackling.

This creamy blue-green Ru glaze cup celebrates the tradition of bringing new life to old pieces through gold repair work. As ancient pieces are excavated, instead of preserving cracked shards, modern collectors are repairing these relics with gold so that they can be used in tea brewing the way the original artist intended. This gold work has spurred the growth of a new craft, adding adornment to the repairs- a modern dialog with ancient pieces. This Ru pot draws on the goldwork tradition with a golden motif of its own, a contrast to the lightly-crackled Ru glaze itself.

This creamy blue-green Ru glaze pitcher celebrates the tradition of bringing new life to old pieces through gold repair work. As ancient pieces are excavated, instead of preserving cracked shards, modern collectors are repairing these relics with gold so that they can be used in tea brewing the way the original artist intended. This gold work has spurred the growth of a new craft, adding adornment to the repairs- a modern dialog with ancient pieces. This Ru pot draws on the goldwork tradition with a golden motif of its own, a contrast to the lightly-crackled Ru glaze itself.

This creamy blue-green Ru glaze gaiwan celebrates the tradition of bringing new life to old pieces through gold repair work. As ancient pieces are excavated, instead of preserving cracked shards, modern collectors are repairing these relics with gold so that they can be used in tea brewing the way the original artist intended. This gold work has spurred the growth of a new craft, adding adornment to the repairs- a modern dialog with ancient pieces. This Ru pot draws on the goldwork tradition with a golden motif of its own, a contrast to the lightly-crackled Ru glaze itself.

This creamy blue-green Ru glaze teapot celebrates the tradition of bringing new life to old pieces through gold repair work. As ancient pieces are excavated, instead of preserving cracked shards, modern collectors are repairing these relics with gold so that they can be used in tea brewing the way the original artist intended. This gold work has spurred the growth of a new craft, adding adornment to the repairs- a modern dialog with ancient pieces. This Ru pot draws on the goldwork tradition with a golden motif of its own, a contrast to the lightly-crackled Ru glaze itself.

Feng Zi studio is famous for the crystalline depth and creamy glossy quality of their Ru Glaze pottery, and this teapot is no exception. They have been playing with this form for almost twenty years and are pleased to bring new refinement to a studio classic with a wider deeper pot body and thinner longer tea spout for a smooth pour. Ru wares this fine grow deeper and more beautiful as they absorb tea’s luster over time.