{"product_id":"jian-zhan-master-gong-fu-tea-cup-blue-blossom","title":"Jian Zhan - Master Gong Fu tea cup -Blue Blossom 140ml","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin: 0 0 32px !important; line-height: 1.35;\"\u003eJian Zhan (Tenmoku Tea Cup) – Blue Blossom Master Tea Cup – 140ml\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin: 0 0 48px !important; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eAlso known as: 建盏 · Jian Zhan · Tenmoku tea cup · Temmoku tea cup\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin: 64px 0 28px !important; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eBlue Blossom Jian Zhan: A Handmade Tenmoku Tea Cup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin: 0 0 18px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eCan't wait to introduce this unforgettable master tea cup to you! If I were going to spoil myself with one cup worth holding for a lifetime, this would be the one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin: 0 0 18px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eIt's not just a tea cup. It's a \u003cstrong\u003eJian Zhan\u003c\/strong\u003e, handcrafted and fired at 1300°C. The kiln creates every pattern, so no two cups are ever the same. The one you receive will be a one-of-a-kind piece, just for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin: 0 0 18px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis one came out in silver and blue. Silver spots cover the whole cup, like petals on a deep blue ground. From the centre, they open outwards, layer after layer, like a flower in full bloom. Fill it with tea and watch it blossom all over again. In Chinese, we call it the \"Hundred Flowers\" cup.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin: 64px 0 28px !important; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin: 0 0 24px; padding-left: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 140ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e8.6cm diameter × 5.5cm height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlaze:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Blossom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shuiji, Jianyang, Fujian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-thrown and hand-trimmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each piece is unique. Pattern and colour will vary slightly from the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin: 64px 0 28px !important; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eWhat Is Jian Zhan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin: 0 0 18px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eJian Zhan is a black-glazed tea cup that dates back to Song-dynasty China, about a thousand years ago, when it was the most fashionable teaware of its time. Perhaps it's simply so beautiful, with unforgettable colours that never appear the same way twice, it has been treasured ever since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin: 0 0 18px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eA true Jian Zhan is defined by three things: iron-rich local clay, a natural mineral glaze, and a firing of around 1300°C that transforms the glaze inside the kiln.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin: 64px 0 28px !important; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eWhere Do Jian Zhan's Colours Come From?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin: 0 0 18px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eHere's the part that amazes me most: there's \u003cstrong\u003eno paint and no brush\u003c\/strong\u003e. Every colour on a Jian Zhan is created by fire, earth and iron working together in the kiln.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin: 0 0 18px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIron is the soul.\u003c\/strong\u003e Jian Zhan is made from a special local clay that is unusually rich in iron, far richer than the clay used for ordinary porcelain, and the glaze is full of iron too. Because of this, before going into the kiln every cup looks almost the same: plain, dull and dark. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin: 0 0 18px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFire is the paintbrush.\u003c\/strong\u003e Inside the kiln, at around 1300°C, the potter carefully limits the oxygen. Starved of air, the flames pull oxygen out of the iron in the glaze. The iron starts to move, rising and gathering like oil on water, then flowing down the cup as the glaze melts. That's how patterns like hare's fur and oil spot are born. No one can fully control it, which is why no two cups are alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin: 0 0 18px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight is the magic.\u003c\/strong\u003e As the cup cools, the iron forms tiny crystals on the surface. When light hits them, it splits into shimmering colours, the same way a soap bubble shows a rainbow. That's why your cup seems to change colour every time you tilt it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin: 0 0 18px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTake a closer look: every spot, streak and shimmer was painted by fire, and no two cups will ever match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin: 0 0 18px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/close-ups_of_Jian_Zhan_oil_spot_glazes_in_purple_gold_silver_blue_gold_and_rainbow_iridescent_showing_every_tenmoku_cup_is_unique.png?v=1790836225\" alt=\"\" width=\"503\" height=\"335\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 22px 0;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin: 0 0 18px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd the colours keep growing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin: 0 0 18px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eWith daily use, tea slowly leaves a soft sheen on the glaze. Over time, your cup becomes smoother, warmer, and even more beautiful. Tea lovers call this \"raising the cup\" (养盏).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin: 0 0 18px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/Jian_zhan_raising_cup_before_after.png?v=1790835139\" alt=\"\" width=\"451\" height=\"300\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 22px 0;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin: 64px 0 28px !important; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eWhy Choose a Jian Zhan Over an Ordinary Tea Cup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin: 0 0 18px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour tea tastes better.\u003c\/strong\u003e Jian Zhan has thick, iron-rich walls that hold heat beautifully, so your tea stays hot and its aroma keeps unfolding, sip after sip. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin: 0 0 18px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/Codex_Image_1_Oct_2026_15_56_23.png?v=1790834215\" alt=\"\" width=\"451\" height=\"318\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 22px 0;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin: 0 0 18px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt gets more beautiful with you.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remember \"raising the cup\"? The more you drink from it, the more the glaze glows, and some cups even develop a soft rainbow sheen. Your Jian Zhan slowly becomes like no one else's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin: 0 0 18px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolid and made to last.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick and reassuringly heavy, a Jian Zhan sits steady in your hand, stands up to everyday use, and stays comfortable to hold even with hot tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin: 64px 0 28px !important; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eWhat Tea Goes Best in a Jian Zhan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin: 0 0 18px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eA Jian Zhan shines with teas brewed hot and rich in colour:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin: 0 0 24px; padding-left: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWuyi rock tea (oolong):\u003c\/strong\u003e the perfect match. The heat brings out its famous mineral, floral character. → \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/buy-oolong-tea\" style=\"color: #0066cc !important; text-decoration: underline !important;\"\u003eShop oolong tea\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePu-erh, especially ripe pu-erh:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, sweet and mellow. It's also the best tea for \"raising the cup\". \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-ripened-pu-erh-tea\" style=\"color: #0066cc !important; text-decoration: underline !important;\"\u003eShop Ripe Pu-erh\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChinese black tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e the dark glaze makes its bright red liquor glow, and the warmth lifts its sweet aroma. → \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/buy-black-tea\" style=\"color: #0066cc !important; text-decoration: underline !important;\"\u003eShop black tea\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAged white tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e its jujube and honey notes open up beautifully. → \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/white-tea\" style=\"color: #0066cc !important; text-decoration: underline !important;\"\u003eShop white tea\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin: 0 0 18px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eSkip green and yellow teas. They're delicate and need cooler water, and a Jian Zhan holds so much heat that it can dull their fresh, delicate flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin: 0 0 18px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA few little tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e warm your cup with hot water before pouring tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin: 0 0 18px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eIf you can, keep one cup for one type of tea, so the glaze develops its own character. After use, a rinse with warm water and air-drying is all it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin: 0 0 18px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin: 64px 0 28px !important; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin: 0 0 18px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this Jian Zhan handmade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Each cup is thrown and trimmed by hand in Jianyang, Fujian, then fired at 1300°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin: 0 0 18px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill my cup look exactly like the photos?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot exactly, and that's the beauty of it. Every glaze forms naturally in the kiln, so your cup's spots and colours will be uniquely its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin: 0 0 18px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between Jianzhan and tenmoku?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey're the same family of cups. Jianzhan is the Chinese name and tenmoku is the Japanese name. A true Jianzhan comes from Jianyang in Fujian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin: 0 0 18px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it for coffee or other drinks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOf course. It's lovely for coffee, matcha or sake too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin: 0 0 18px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does a magnet stick to it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause the clay and glaze are naturally rich in iron, the very thing that creates its colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin: 0 0 18px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I care for my Jian Zhan?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand wash only, and keep it out of the microwave and dishwasher. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as pouring boiling water into a cold cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin: 0 0 18px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it make a good gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely. Every Jian Zhan comes in a premium gift box, ready to give, and no one else in the world will have the same cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 32px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin: 0 0 18px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for the perfect teapot to go with it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin: 0 0 18px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eA Yixing clay teapot are exactly the perfect match → \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yixing-zisha-teapot\" style=\"color: #0066cc !important; text-decoration: underline !important;\"\u003eExplore our Yixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ValleyGreenTea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46148026040499,"sku":"TACup0053","price":53.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/54d30671-43b3-4771-ae06-8eb4be4f31aa.jpg?v=1790860231","url":"https:\/\/www.valleygreentea.com.au\/products\/jian-zhan-master-gong-fu-tea-cup-blue-blossom","provider":"Valley Green Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}