Rustic Elegance – Handcrafted Porcelain Coffee Cup & Saucer Set

Where rustic charm meets artisanal glaze — each cup and saucer set is a unique expression of color, texture, and modern coffee culture.

This ceramic coffee cup set is handcrafted in Jingdezhen and finished with a distinctive kiln-change glaze, giving each piece a one-of-a-kind surface with flowing tones and organic transitions. The coarse pottery texture adds a grounded, tactile feel, while the rich colors bring warmth and visual depth to every sip.

Available in four artisanal glaze styles: Peacock Green, Retro Clay, Skyfall Blue and Amber Yellow

Perfect for coffee, tea, or afternoon gatherings, each set includes a matching saucer and spoon, making it both practical and gift-ready.

Includes (per set): 1 × coffee 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 × 250ml coffee cup, 1 × saucer, 1 × spoon
• Dimensions: Cup: 12.0 × 8.3 × 6.8 cm, Saucer: 13.0 × 1.8 cm, Spoon: 14.5 cm
• Capacity: Cup: 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.
• Poetry in Four Glazes — Each color tells its own story: Peacock Green evokes lush gardens after rain; Retro Clay carries the warmth of vintage earthenware; Skyfall Blue blends golden ochre with deep ocean tones; Amber Yellow recalls the glow of late afternoon sunlight. Together, they form a palette of serenity, nostalgia, vibrance, and warmth.
• Timeless Kiln-Change Beauty — The flowing glaze patterns are born from the unpredictable nature of kiln firing, where minerals and heat merge to create organic transitions of tone. No two pieces are exactly alike, celebrating the beauty of individuality and the artistry of the firing process.
• Texture & Craftsmanship — The coarse ceramic texture is paired with rich glaze layers, offering both a tactile and visual experience. Each set is finished with a matching saucer and spoon, making it a harmonious blend of practicality and refined aesthetics.

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