Ruoshen Kungfu Teacup

A Quiet Relic for Focused Sips

Some objects don’t need to be perfect to feel right.

This late Qing Dynasty Ruoshen-style Gongfu teacup carries the grace of time—light, restrained, and intimate. The Ruoshen form is revered in Gongfu tea culture for its ability to concentrate aroma while its thin walls respond instantly to temperature.Discovered in an antique market, its hand-painted butterflies drift among flowers in classic underglaze blue, soft and unforced. At just 30ml, it invites slower tea, closer attention, and a more personal ritual.

This is not a museum piece.
It is meant to be held.

How It Feels

Lightness, Time, and Patina

The cup is slightly out of round—a trace of hand and fire—but the balance feels natural in the palm. Its subtle asymmetry is the signature of a hand-thrown past—a relic that breathes.The thin porcelain warms quickly, encouraging small, mindful sips typical of traditional Gongfu tea.

Kevin added a silver rim (KOU) to protect the mouth and extend its daily life. Over time, the silver has oxidized into a deep, dark tone, blending quietly with the antique surface. Prefer brightness? A gentle polish will return its original metallic sheen.

Butterflies move lightly across the glaze.
The cup feels calm, unhurried—like tea before conversation begins.

Why It’s Different

Built to Be Used, Not Preserved

• Ruoshen Form
  Ultra-light body and small volume heighten aroma and clarity with each sip.
• Late Qing Underglaze Blue
  Soft, flowing brushwork—elegant but unpretentious.
• Silver-Rimmed Mouth (KOU)
  Added for daily use and longevity, now naturally aged with character.
• High-Value, Non-Collectible
  Historically grounded, emotionally rich—without the pressure of “don’t touch.”

Ideal For

• Gongfu tea sessions
• Oolong, Rock Tea, Aged White Tea
• Collectors who drink their tea
• Quiet mornings, focused tastings, personal rituals

Built for Daily Use

• Thin but resilient antique porcelain
• Silver rim protects the lip during regular use
• Minor deformation is part of its history, not a flaw
• Each piece carries subtle variations from time and hand

Size

Height: 3.2 cm
Diameter: 6.2 cm
Capacity: ~30 ml

Founder’s Note

“I didn’t add the silver rim to make it ‘better.’
I added it so this cup could continue living—on a tea table, not in a box.”
— Kevin

This Ruoshen cup doesn’t chase perfection.
It rewards attention, patience, and use—sip by sip