Crystal Bloom – Handcrafted Porcelain Coffee Cup & Saucer with Frosted Glaze

Where crystalline glazes meet timeless elegance — this handcrafted porcelain coffee cup and saucer set transforms everyday rituals into artful moments.

Each cup is fired at high temperatures, producing natural crystalline patterns that bloom across the glaze surface like frost or pine needles, ensuring no two are ever alike. The slightly flared rim enhances the aroma of coffee or tea, while the smooth porcelain body feels comfortable in hand.

Available in four artisanal glaze tones — Golden Crystal, Aqua Crystal, Rose Crystal, and Azure Crystal — each capturing a unique mood, from warm radiance to soft serenity.

Perfect for lattes, cappuccinos, or elegant afternoon tea, these sets combine functionality with collectible artistry.

Includes (per set): 1 × coffee cup, 1 × 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 × saucer
• Dimensions: Cup: 12.0 × 5.5 cm; Saucer: Ø12.5 cm
• Capacity: 320ml
  
• 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.
• Crystal Bloom — Each glaze is born from high-temperature firing, where minerals crystallize into frost-like patterns. No two cups are alike, each carrying a unique bloom that feels organic and alive.
• Natural Elegance — The flowing crystal textures resemble ice flowers under sunlight, blending rustic charm with refined artistry. The surface shifts between light and shadow, offering a calm yet luxurious aesthetic.
• Tactile Depth — The crystalline glaze creates both a visual and tactile richness, inviting the hand to linger. Smooth rims and sturdy handles ensure a balance of comfort and durability.
• Artisanal Character — With four glaze tones—Golden, Green, Pink, and Blue—each piece reveals its own mood and personality. Together, they encourage self-expression, turning everyday coffee moments into mindful rituals.

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