{"product_id":"velvet-rose-tasting-teacup-30ml","title":"Velvet Rose Tasting Teacup 30ml","description":"\u003ch1\u003eVelvet Rose Elemental Tasting Teacup 30ml\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Bloom in Full Radiance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVelvet Rose Elemental Tasting Teacup (30ml)\u003c\/strong\u003e is part of our \u003cstrong\u003eElemental Teacup Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e, a series of handcrafted porcelain vessels created to deepen the connection between tea, touch, and daily ritual. Designed for gongfu cha, this elegant tasting cup serves as a small porcelain canvas where fire, minerals, and craftsmanship converge to create a truly unique kiln-transformed finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach cup undergoes a natural \u003cem\u003eyaobian\u003c\/em\u003e (kiln transformation) process, where subtle changes in temperature and atmosphere create variations that cannot be precisely replicated. The result is a vessel that feels both artistic and deeply personal, bringing beauty and individuality to every tea session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Elemental Collection: Balance, Heat \u0026amp; Touch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShaped to rest comfortably in the hand, the Velvet Rose Tasting Teacup is designed to elevate both personal tea rituals and shared tea gatherings. Its 30ml capacity encourages slow appreciation of aroma, texture, and flavor across multiple infusions while preserving the intimacy central to traditional gongfu tea practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece reflects the philosophy that meaningful tea rituals can begin with a single cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Velvet Rose Glaze: When the Kiln Reveals Full Bloom\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVelvet Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e glaze is born from a moment of transformation. Where its sister glaze, Frosted Rose, preserves delicate icy-white halos around each pink cluster, Velvet Rose reveals what happens when the kiln's heat intensifies — melting the frost entirely and releasing a rich, fully saturated pink of remarkable depth and warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLuxurious and expressive, the Velvet Rose glaze commands presence at the tea table. Its deep, radiant color provides a striking visual contrast to the pale golden liquors of spring teas, and a sumptuous complement to the deep ruby tones of black teas and the earthy warmth of roasted oolongs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Unique Kiln Transformation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo two Velvet Rose Tasting Teacups are ever exactly alike. Variations in glaze movement, color saturation, surface depth, and texture are natural results of the firing process and form part of each cup's individuality. Every vessel carries its own distinct expression of fire and clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDesigned for Gongfu Tea Appreciation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 30ml capacity makes this traditional \u003cem\u003ePinmingbei\u003c\/em\u003e (tasting cup) ideal for focused tea evaluation. The fine porcelain body preserves flavor neutrality while allowing tea drinkers to appreciate aroma, mouthfeel, and aftertaste with precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether shared among guests or enjoyed during a quiet solo session, the Velvet Rose Tasting Teacup transforms every infusion into a small moment of beauty and reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Kiln's Signature: Discover Its Sister Glaze\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVelvet Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eFrosted Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e glazes were born from the same firing — two distinct outcomes shaped by the unpredictable nature of the kiln. Where Velvet Rose reveals a bloom in full radiance, its sister glaze, \u003cstrong\u003eFrosted Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserves the quiet, ethereal beauty of pink petals softened beneath a veil of morning frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth variations are available individually in our Elemental Teacup Collection. We invite you to explore both expressions and choose the one that speaks to your tea practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted kiln-transformed glaze:\u003c\/strong\u003e A rich, saturated pink of remarkable depth and warmth — bold, luminous, and entirely one of a kind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal 30ml gongfu capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for multi-infusion tasting sessions, slow appreciation, and intimate tea sharing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine porcelain clarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e A non-absorbing porcelain body preserves the true flavor and aroma of every tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElemental Collection design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shaped for comfortable hand-hold and graceful use at the tea table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely one of a kind:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every piece is a unique product of the kiln — no two are exactly identical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlack tea, roasted oolong, and aged tea appreciation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGongfu tea tasting sessions and tea ceremonies\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePersonal daily rituals and mindful tea breaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGifting to tea lovers who value artisan craftsmanship\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCollectors of handmade kiln-transformation teaware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHand wash preferred after each tea session.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAvoid abrasive cleaners that may scratch the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMicrowave safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Velvet Rose Elemental Tasting Teacup\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elemental Teacup Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlaze:\u003c\/strong\u003e Velvet Rose (sister glaze: Frosted Rose)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimension:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47H x 49W mm \/ 1.85H x 1.93W inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30ml \/ 1.06oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kiln-transformed glaze (Yaobian)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gongfu tasting cup (Pinmingbei)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gongfu tea tasting, tea appreciation, and daily tea rituals\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e White tea, green oolong, black tea, roasted oolong, and specialty loose-leaf teas\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash preferred. 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