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May 30, 2023
by Tenmokus Editorial Team

Brewing tea in purple clay teapot and drinking from Tenmoku trending

Tea brewing is a Chinese invention and a turning point in the development of Chinese tea culture, driving the growth of tea utensils, tea ceremony, tea art, and tea culture. There are various ways to brew tea, and a multitude...

May 30, 2023
by Tenmokus Editorial Team

Tenmoku's pore misunderstanding fully resolved

Tenmoku has a unique beauty that sets it apart from other ceramics. Its beauty does not lie in being lightweight, thin, or intricately decorated. Its beauty lies in its grandeur, simplicity, and depth. In an unassuming way, it embodies a...

May 29, 2023
by Tenmokus Editorial Team

What are the inevitable characteristics of Tenmoku?

Be mentally prepared for some characteristics that are determined by the craftsmanship of Tenmoku. The craftsmanship of Tenmoku is quite unique, but in order to achieve the exquisite iron crystal glaze, this type of craftsmanship must be used. This results...

May 29, 2023
by Tenmokus Editorial Team

Which one of the classic glaze colors of teapots is your favorite?

About 1000 years ago, a tea ware born for tea - "teapot" - emerged. Originally a product of folk kilns, the teapot became a rarity due to changes in tea-drinking habits and the love of rulers and the upper class...

May 29, 2023
by Tenmokus Editorial Team

50 Yuan Tenmoku Cup Poisonous? Can Quality Tenmoku Be Cheap

With the increasing popularity of Tenmoku in recent years, the prices of Tenmoku vary greatly. In fact, the price range of Tenmoku is generally between several hundred to several thousand yuan. For beginners who like Tenmoku, searching for Tenmoku on...

May 29, 2023
by Tenmokus Editorial Team

Tenmoku Teacups: Don't Believe These Rumors for Proper Understanding

Tenmoku teacup glaze contains heavy metals and is toxic? Regarding whether Tenmoku teacup glaze contains heavy metals, this rumor originated from the "fake Tenmoku" on the market, which refers to the imitation products made from non-local materials. Tenmoku's unique patterns...

May 29, 2023
by Tenmokus Editorial Team

Is Tenmoku poisonous?

Translation: Is Tenmoku poisonous? That is definitely not the case, but I don't know if "cheap Tenmoku" is toxic. First, we need to understand the raw materials used in making Tenmoku. The raw materials for making Tenmoku glaze are very...

May 29, 2023
by Tenmokus Editorial Team

Tenmoku- Yang Min's Science and Art

During the Song Dynasty, the trend of tea competitions popularized the Jianyang black glazed tea bowl, a type of tea ware designed specifically for tea. Due to the six-hundred-year gap in firing techniques, many craftsmen in Jianyang have carried out...

May 29, 2023
by Tenmokus Editorial Team

Only by meeting these criteria can it be called "Tenmoku"

Tenmoku is a black-glazed porcelain made by the Jian kiln during the Song dynasty, and it is known as a famous kiln that only produced one type of ware. Tenmoku became popular throughout the country during the Song dynasty due...

May 29, 2023
by Tenmokus Editorial Team

On the Issue of Rusting in Tenmoku Teacups

Friends who have used Tenmoku teacups may all care about one question: How could Tenmoku teacups rust? Is it because Tenmoku teacups are more expensive than other porcelain or because they are more delicate than celadon, white porcelain, and other...

May 29, 2023
by Tenmokus Editorial Team

Several good books related to Tenmoku

"The Chawan" introduces the highest-end tea utensils in Japanese museums, including three Tenmoku designated as national treasures, as well as tea utensils produced by various kilns in the Song Dynasty of China. The book is exquisitely printed and is a...

May 29, 2023
by Tenmokus Editorial Team

Do you know the four great mysteries of Tenmoku teacups?

The natural kiln transformation is the distinctive feature and greatest charm of Tenmoku teacups, which are known for their colorful variations. It is also a reflection of the low product yield and high firing difficulty of the Tenmoku teacups. Each...

May 29, 2023
by Tenmokus Editorial Team

Introduction to Tenmoku's shapes and sizes?

If glaze color is the soul of Tenmoku, then shape is its skeleton. If we use a beautiful woman as an analogy, glaze color is her appearance, and shape is her figure. The combination of these two elements is what...

May 29, 2023
by Tenmokus Editorial Team

What is the Tenmoku cup's "gan kou"? Is it worth collecting?

What is "gan kou"? For those who are new to Tenmoku cups, some may mistake the "gan kou" (dry rim) for a flaw in the cup's glaze. Tenmoku cups do have some differences compared to other types of porcelain. In...

May 29, 2023
by Tenmokus Editorial Team

Can this teacup really be attracted by a magnet?

Iron-clay body is a major characteristic of Tenmoku teacups. During firing, it is necessary to use the unique mud of Shuiji Town as the body material, and this type of mud has a high iron content, which enables the firing...

May 29, 2023
by Tenmokus Editorial Team

Explaining the secrets of building a Tenmoku glazed surface

I believe many people are initially attracted to Tenmoku because of its glaze color and surface crystals. But why do crystals appear on the surface of a Tenmoku? Tenmoku glaze color is usually referred to as iron crystalline glaze. It...

May 29, 2023
by Tenmokus Editorial Team

The six incredible aspects of Tenmoku

Do you know how amazing Tenmoku is? As a beginner in Tenmoku, I don't understand anything. Why do so many people like and collect Tenmoku? What makes Tenmoku so special? Even emperors were crazy about Tenmoku. The famous literary emperor...

May 29, 2023
by Tenmokus Editorial Team

The Explorer of the Art of Changing Glaze - Wu Zhoufu of Fuzhou Tenmoku

During the scorching summer, in the Jianyang Tashan Industrial Park, the Fuzhou Tenmoku ceramics factory is firing a row of kilns. Wu Zhoufu, who is over 40 years old, is adding oil and firewood to the kilns. The high temperature...

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