Rustic Ember – Handcrafted Ceramic Coffee Cup with Wooden Saucer

Where vintage British refinement meets artisanal ceramics — this coffee cup and saucer set transforms everyday tea or coffee into a timeless ritual.

This handcrafted ceramic cup is finished in a rich golden glaze, accented with delicate embossed patterns that echo classical English tableware. The matching saucer enhances both function and style, creating a harmonious balance between practicality and elegance. Each sip carries a sense of tradition, warmth, and understated luxury.

With its warm amber tone and textured finish, the set evokes the charm of old-world gatherings while fitting seamlessly into modern table settings. It is a versatile piece — equally suitable for relaxed afternoon tea, daily coffee breaks, or as a thoughtful wedding or birthday gift.

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 × 6.7 cm; Saucer: 12 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.
• Timeless Craft — The embossed patterns on the golden-yellow cup flow seamlessly into the matching saucer, creating a natural sense of harmony. Each detail is designed to make every sip feel both graceful and inviting, elevating simple tea or coffee into a refined ritual.
• Golden Texture — Layers of warm glaze reveal subtle variations in tone, from amber to honeyed brown, echoing the depth of aged ceramics. The interplay of color and texture gives the set a rich visual charm that draws the eye and sparks conversation.
• Everyday Elegance — Balanced in size and form, the cup and saucer are versatile for espresso, cappuccino, or afternoon tea. The classic yet distinctive design makes it equally suitable for casual use at home or as part of a more elegant table setting.

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