Kiln-Change Serenity – Handcrafted Porcelain Coffee Cup & Saucer Set

Where timeless Japanese minimalism meets kiln-change artistry — each cup and saucer set is a graceful union of heritage, color, and refined coffee moments.

This handcrafted porcelain set from Jingdezhen embodies the elegance of vintage Japanese café culture. Each piece features a smooth, balanced silhouette and is finished with kiln-change glaze, where mineral-rich layers merge into organic gradients, making every cup and saucer truly one of a kind.

Available in five artisanal glaze styles: Crimson Ember — radiating the passion and depth of glowing embers. Azure Mist — evoking the calm serenity of morning sea haze. Verdant Grove — recalling the freshness of spring leaves after rain. Stone Haze — carrying the quiet strength of weathered stone. Golden Dawn — capturing the gentle warmth of early sunlight. Together, they form a harmonious palette of mood, warmth, and refined craftsmanship.

Perfect for coffee, tea, or afternoon gatherings, each set includes a matching saucer, making it both a practical everyday vessel and an elegant statement piece for display.

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: 7.8 × 6.3 cm; Saucer: 14.7 × 2.3 cm
• Capacity: 200ml
  
• 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.
• Refined Balance — The straight-sided cup pairs seamlessly with the wide, flat saucer, creating a sense of poised symmetry. This harmonious design allows each sip to feel deliberate and graceful, elevating both casual and formal coffee or tea moments.
• Glaze Depth — Layers of kiln-change glaze reveal subtle gradients and speckled tones, giving the surface a natural depth that draws the eye. The interplay of color and sheen transforms each set into a small work of art.
• Versatile Sophistication — Proportioned for everything from a rich espresso to a smooth cappuccino, the set’s minimal profile and warm glaze finish make it equally suitable for daily rituals or elegant table settings.

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