Dehua Hand-Pinched Floral Cup

Poetry in Bloom

This teacup carries the quiet legacy of Dehua, a small porcelain town where, for generations, artisans shaped delicate porcelain flowers entirely by hand. Once used to adorn baskets, plates, and ceremonial objects, these flowers were never molded—each petal was pinched, rolled, and formed individually. That tradition lives on here. No two cups are ever the same; every bloom is singular, alive with subtle variation.

How It Feels

A Cup That Slows the Moment

• Lifelike floral relief rises gently from the porcelain surface, tactile yet refined
• Each sip feels intimate, as if holding a small porcelain garden in your hands
• Balanced weight and smooth glaze make it comfortable for daily use
• Especially well-suited for white tea, Pu’er, or even a contemplative espresso

Why It’s Different

Craft, Not Repetition

• Entirely hand-formed porcelain flowers — no molds, no duplication
• Rooted in Dehua’s historic floral craftsmanship, once practiced by half the town
• Every cup carries natural variation, making it quietly one-of-a-kind

The cup is further elevated by a poetic inscription from renowned artist Chen Qiongyu:

寒夜客来茶当酒，竹炉汤沸火初红。
寻常一样窗前月，才有梅花便不同。

“On a cold night, a guest arrives; tea serves as wine.
The bamboo stove boils, the fire just turning red.
The moon outside the window is as always—
Yet with plum blossoms, everything feels different.”

The verse weaves together tea, winter, fire, and plum blossoms, turning each use into a quiet Zen moment.

Built for Daily Use

• High-fired Dehua porcelain with a smooth, resilient glaze
• Decorative yet practical — meant to be used, not just admired
• Easy to clean despite intricate surface detailing
• A rare balance of ornament and functionality

Founder Anchor

“In Dehua, flowers were never decorations alone—they were a way of understanding patience. This cup carries that spirit, inviting poetry back into everyday tea.”
— Kevin

A daily teacup with depth—where handcrafted flowers, classical poetry, and modern life meet, quietly and without haste.