These wood-fired gongfu teacups come from Jingdezhen, China, a city known for its long ceramic-making tradition. Each cup has its own glaze character, shaped in part by the unpredictable firing process. Select a cup by name and capacity using the options above. The photos show the individual cups.
Choose Your Cup
Stormcloud (50–60 mL): Smoky blue-gray and charcoal tones flow into warm earthy-brown markings. The glaze looks different from one side to the other. The photos show the exact one-of-a-kind cup.
Snowblush (90–100 mL): A pale ivory-white wood-fired cup with fine crackle-glaze texture, delicate natural speckling, and soft rose-brown markings around the rim. The photos show the cup from the front, inside, and underneath.
Frosted Ember (60 mL): A low, wide teacup with a cool gray-white exterior and a lightly crackled pale rim. Inside, warm honey-amber tones meet creamy ivory and natural speckles. The photos show the front, detailed interior, and underside of this cup.
Details
Origin: Jingdezhen, China Firing: Wood-fired Approximate dimensions: Stormcloud and Snowblush approximately 3 inches wide × 2 inches tall; Frosted Ember approximately 3.25 inches wide × 1.6 inches tall. Handmade cups may vary slightly in size. Style: Gongfu teacup Quantity: One cup per order
Wood-firing can produce natural differences in tone and surface. These variations are part of each cup's character.
Leo's Story: My Discovery in Jingdezhen
During my 2025 sourcing trip to Jingdezhen, I met a local potter whose work caught my attention.
What I really liked about the Stormcloud cup was how different it looked from each side. One side has this beautiful smoky blue-gray color, while the other has more earthy brown tones. Even the inside has its own character.
That's what I enjoy about finding teaware in person. Sometimes a piece catches my attention, and I know I want to bring it back to the shop. Frosted Ember was another cup I found on that 2025 Jingdezhen trip. I liked how the pale, cool-toned outside contrasts with the warm amber color inside.
Leo Lukidi Founder, Tea & Whisk
Care Instructions
Hand-wash gently with warm water and let dry completely. Avoid dishwashers, microwaves, and sudden temperature changes.
