Yixing Tea Cups | Yixing Purple Clay Pine Crane Tea Cup

Description

The crane is also known as the red crowned crane. In ancient Chinese legends, they are "under one bird, above ten thousand birds", and second only to the phoenix. At the same time, they are also the most noble birds among birds. Because their life span is up to 50 to 60 years, people often draw them together with pine trees and cypresses as a symbol of longevity, just like the scene depicted by this Yixing Purple Clay Pine Crane Tea Cup. The handle of the teacup is designed with bamboo knots, which also means peace, so this cup is very suitable for giving to older friends or family elders. The purple clay making process is a valuable intangible cultural heritage of China. The purple clay cup can not only keep the "color, fragrance and taste" of tea, but also is a work of art integrating calligraphy, painting, creation, craft and sculpture. Purple Clay is not only free of any harmful substances, but also rich in a variety of minerals that are beneficial to human health. It can also decompose the fat in food and reduce cholesterol.
Many tea connoisseurs would say that the Yixing Purple Clay Pine Crane Tea Cup is an indispensable item for a tea enthusiast’s collection. The qualities that make them truly special are directly linked to the purple clay (ZiSha), found only in the Yixing, Jiangsu province of China, and the highly skilled craftspeople commissioned to create the cups. Yixing tea cup is considered by some connoisseurs as the best possible way to steep tea. The following natural characteristics proof the Yixing Purple Clay Pine Crane Tea Cup was made by distinctive raw material: 1. Unique adsorption: Yixing Purple Clay Pine Crane Tea Cup’s good ventilation also created another unique quality, which is the strong adsorption. It will continue to absorb tea aroma when tea cup is used, and after a long time, it will create a aroma. Therefore, the tea cup only can make the same type of tea to avoid flavor mixing, which affects its taste. 2. The more nourished, the more spiritual: For many appliances, the more you use, the older they are, but the more you use, the better the Yixing Purple Clay Pine Crane Tea Cup is. The set body will be more and more shiny, smooth, beautiful and mild after frequent cleaning. 3. Resist hot and cold temperature: Yixing Purple Clay Pine Crane Tea Cup is sandy and it transfers heat slow, so it has a good stability of hot and cold, even if burned directly on the stove, it will not be split.
Made of: Yixing Clay.
Dimension: Length 14.2 cm (5.59"), Width 10 cm (3.93"), Height 13.3 cm (5.24").
Capacity: 470 ml (15.89 oz).
Made in: Yixing, JiangSu, China.