Mountain Whisper – Porcelain Coffee Cup & Saucer with Spoon

Where mountain silhouettes meet daily rituals — each cup in the “Distant Peaks” series is a vessel of calm, artistry, and modern elegance.

This handcrafted porcelain coffee cup and saucer set features a serene mountain motif with soaring birds, symbolizing tranquility and freedom. The minimalist form, paired with fine glazing and smooth lines, blends natural inspiration with contemporary design. A matching golden spoon and wide saucer complete the set, making it both functional and refined.

Available in two timeless tones: White Dawn — soft and bright, evoking the stillness of morning light over distant hills. Midnight Ridge — deep and grounded, recalling mountain peaks under a starlit sky. Together, they embody balance and poetic charm.

Perfect for coffee, tea, or afternoon lattes, this 250ml cup with saucer and spoon is equally suited for personal use, office rituals, or thoughtful gifting.

Includes (per set): 1 × porcelain cup, 1 × saucer, 1 × spoon

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 × porcelain cup, 1 × saucer, 1 × spoon
• Dimensions: Cup: 11 × 7cm; Saucer: 15cm × 1.5cm; Spoon: 13.8cm
• Capacity: 250ml
  
• 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.
• Mountain Motif — Each cup carries a hand-painted mountain silhouette with flying birds, symbolizing serenity and freedom. The simple imagery blends natural inspiration with contemporary design, making each sip a quiet moment of reflection.
• Dual Tones — Available in two finishes: White Dawn, bright and minimal, evoking the calm of morning light; and Midnight Ridge, deep and grounding, reminiscent of mountains under the night sky. Both tones highlight the mountain relief with poetic contrast.
• Refined Rituals — With a 250ml capacity, matching saucer, and golden spoon, the set combines practicality with elegance, perfect for coffee, tea, or afternoon lattes at home or in the office.

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