Aurora Speckles – Handcrafted Bubble-Glaze Ceramic Coffee Cup Set

Where vivid glaze meets rustic clay — this handcrafted bubble-glaze coffee cup collection brings playful textures and vintage charm to your everyday rituals.

Each cup is hand-shaped from coarse clay and finished with a unique “bubble glaze” firing, where layered speckles form natural patterns across the surface. The result is a tactile piece full of depth, with no two cups ever the same.

Available in eight artisanal styles — Blue Bamboo Cup, Red Bamboo Cup, Yellow Bamboo Cup, White Speckle Cup, Blue Classic Cup, Red Classic Cup, Yellow Classic Cup, and White Dot Cup. Each style highlights its own character, from vibrant bubble-glaze speckles to understated natural tones.

Perfect for latte art, espresso, or daily tea and coffee, these cups pair practical durability with collectible artistry. Their Japanese-inspired rustic look makes them equally fitting for home enjoyment or as thoughtful gifts.

Includes (per set): 1 × coffee cup, 1 × matching saucer

Artisan Heritage

• Made in: Jingdezhen, China — celebrated as the “Porcelain Capital” for over a millennium. Nestled in the hills of Jiangxi Province, Jingdezhen has been the beating heart of Chinese ceramics since the Song dynasty. Once home to imperial kilns producing wares exclusively for the royal court, its legacy lives on through generations of master artisans. Every piece from this region carries echoes of dynastic elegance, time-honored technique, and cultural refinement.
• Crafted by: Master artisans who inherit generations of traditional ceramic craftsmanship, shaping each piece entirely by hand using slow wheel-throwing and brush-glazing techniques
• Firing process: Kiln-fired at 1325°C for a full 24 hours, undergoing a rigorous 72-step journey from clay to porcelain — each stage enhancing its strength, resilience, and delicate tactility
• Legacy: Jingdezhen porcelain has graced royal courts, Silk Road caravans, and collectors' shelves around the world. Today, its legacy lives on through a quiet elegance that blends timeless form with contemporary soul

Product Details

• Set Includes: 1 × coffee cup, 1 × matching saucer
• Dimensions: Bamboo Cup: 10.0 × 7.5 cm; Saucer: Ø11.5 × 2.0 cm ｜ Classic Cup: 10.6 × 7.8 cm; Saucer: Ø11.5 × 2.0 cm
• Capacity: 120 ml (Bamboo Cup) ｜ 180 ml (Classic Cup)
  
• Material: High-fired porcelain with hand-brushed white slip coating (fen-yin technique). Matte finish with natural surface variation and exposed clay texture.
• Finish: High-quality glaze with subtle brushstroke texture, creating a refined visual depth. Each piece is handcrafted, with natural variations in tone and pattern that make it uniquely its own.

Meaning & Symbolism

• Fen-yin (white slipware) is a traditional ceramic technique where a layer of white slip — a liquid clay — is brushed over a darker clay body. Instead of smoothing or covering completely, the artist leaves the surface intentionally uneven, allowing the underlying material to show through. This creates a unique texture and depth, often called a “white blush” or “ceramic makeup.” Each piece reveals hand-brushed marks, thickness variations, and natural imperfections — a celebration of imperfection and individuality in handmade porcelain.
• Artful Form — The bamboo-style cups show a structured silhouette, while the smaller rounded cups feel intimate and cozy. Each form highlights a different way of enjoying coffee or tea.
• Color & Character — Blue, red, and yellow bubble glazes bring vivid speckled surfaces, while the white speckled style offers a calm and minimalist tone. Together they create a versatile palette of moods.
• Tactile Beauty — The coarse clay base contrasts with the layered bubble glaze, giving each cup a textured surface that invites touch and appreciation. No two patterns are ever alike.
• Everyday Rituals — With eight variations in size, glaze, and form, this collection suits different drinks and occasions, turning daily coffee or tea into a mindful, aesthetic experience.

Craft Story: Jingdezhen

• Historical Significance: Nestled in the misty mountains of Jiangxi Province, Jingdezhen has been crafting porcelain for over 1,700 years. The city’s kilns once produced imperial ware for Tang and Song courts, setting technical and aesthetic benchmarks that shaped East Asian ceramics for centuries.
• Ceramic Innovation: Beyond its legacy, Jingdezhen is a crucible of innovation — where traditional hand-throwing and glazing coexist with contemporary experimentation. Studios in the region continue to develop unique clay bodies, custom glazes, and sculptural techniques passed down through apprenticeships and artist guilds.
• Cultural Impact: From monochrome wares to celadon and blue-and-white porcelain, Jingdezhen’s artistic output has long been a cultural ambassador of Chinese craftsmanship. Its ceramics have crossed oceans, appearing in museum collections and collector circles from Kyoto to Amsterdam.
• Modern Renaissance: Today’s Jingdezhen is a vibrant creative hub — home to thousands of independent ceramic artists, design studios, and cross-disciplinary collaborations. The city bridges past and present, producing work that is both deeply rooted and globally relevant.
  

Care Instructions

• Dishwasher safe — suitable for everyday machine washing
• Microwave safe — porcelain is heat-resistant and beverage-safe

• Also easy to hand wash — gentle cleaning preserves the artisan texture and glaze