Chinese Jianzhan Tenmoku Porcelain Teacup with Iris Design

As you gaze into the swirling patterns of this Chinese Jianzhan porcelain teacup, you’re connecting with an ancient tradition of mindfulness and presence. The vibrant iris flower design isn’t merely decorative—it represents transformation and spiritual awakening, inviting you to appreciate each moment as fully as the open petals receive morning light.

Ancient Wisdom & Cultural Heritage

The Tenmoku ceramic kung fu tea cup emerges from a thousand-year tradition born in China’s Song Dynasty. These vessels were so revered that Japanese monks brought them back to their temples, naming them “Tenmoku” after the sacred mountain where they practiced. The distinctive oil-spot or “yohen” glaze patterns of authentic Jianzhan ware were believed to represent the cosmos itself—each cup containing a unique universe born of fire and earth.

Energy Properties & Benefits

• Meditative Presence: The weight and balance of this cup naturally grounds your energy, creating a ritual that pulls you into the present moment.
• Elemental Harmony: The five elements converge in this vessel—earth in the clay, water in the tea, fire in the kiln, metal in the glaze minerals, and the space within inviting the breath of life.
• Creative Inspiration: The colorful iris flowers tea cup stimulates your visionary third eye, as the patterns shift and change with different angles and lighting.
• Emotional Centering: The act of holding and observing your tea in this vessel creates a natural pause in your day, allowing emotions to settle like tea leaves at the bottom of the cup.

Artisan Craftsmanship

Each Tenmoku ceramic kung fu tea cup is born through an ancient process where porcelain clay encounters temperatures exceeding 1300°C in a traditional Jianyang kiln. The colorful iris pattern emerges spontaneously from the interaction of minerals in the glaze—no two cups are exactly alike, making your tea vessel uniquely yours.

Cup Details

• Item Type: Cup
• Size: 5cm*8.5cm*110ml (Diameter*Height)
• Material: Ceramic
• Cup Capacity: 110 milliliters

Spiritual Practice & Care

To honor your Chinese Jianzhan porcelain teacup, begin each tea ceremony with a moment of gratitude. Hold the empty vessel in both hands, feeling its weight and texture before filling it with tea. Allow the cup to rest between uses rather than stacking it, and cleanse occasionally by simply rinsing with pure water and allowing it to air dry completely.