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May 29, 2023
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...

May 29, 2023
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5 Deadly Sins of Tenmoku Care: Is Your Vase Slowly Dying?

How exactly is the so-called "seven-color luster" formed? There are different opinions, mostly divided into the following two types: Physical explanation: The accumulation of tea stains on the surface of the glaze changes the original reflection effect, resulting in a...

May 29, 2023
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A Tenmoku brings seven moods and ten habits to people

In the Song dynasty, everyone loved Tenmoku, from the rulers of the country to the common people, literati, and scholars. Tenmoku could be used in elegant settings and also in everyday life. The Song dynasty was a high point in...

May 29, 2023
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Using utensils, finding water.

Tea Ceremony - Using Utensils. As tea ceremonies became more sophisticated, people had higher aesthetic demands for tea utensils. The saying "famous tea with exquisite utensils" highlights the importance of a refined and elegant tea utensil, which not only enhances...

May 29, 2023
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Three things you may be missing before becoming an expert in tea brewing

"Before we begin our topic, I want to make a statement about my attitude. Just like in the process of making teaware, while the result is important, we should not give up the enjoyment of the process in pursuit of...

May 29, 2023
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Chen Naiwen: The Beauty of Tenmoku Lies in the Object and in the Heart

Tenmoku is produced in Jian Kiln, located in Jianyang District, Nanping City, Fujian Province, and is a Chinese national geographical indication product. Jian Kiln is a famous porcelain kiln in China's Song Dynasty known for firing black-glazed ceramics. Jian Kiln...

May 29, 2023
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How to clean and use old Tenmoku for drinking tea

Have you ever thought about using tea cups that were used by ancient people to drink tea? Many antique enthusiasts have been doing this for a long time, and it's not something we just thought of today. In the early...

May 29, 2023
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Should we tolerate tea stains in order to cultivate colorful Tenmoku glaze

If Tenmoku is not cleaned properly over time, a layer of tea stains will form inside the Tenmoku, but that is not the "colorful treasure light" cultivated by nurturing the Tenmoku. If tea is not finished and is left in...

May 29, 2023
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Between the breathing of a teapot, nourish the water and nourish the person

A Tenmoku teacup has a unique beauty that sets it apart from other porcelain ware. Its true beauty lies in its simplicity, elegance, and naturalness. The deep glaze color of the Tenmoku teacup presents a brilliant and starry-like beauty, which...

May 29, 2023
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Why are these "defective" Tenmoku teacups so hard to come by?

Tenmoku teacups all have varying degrees of "flaws," which cannot be deemed as actual defects. The aesthetics of ancient people regarded such simplicity and naturalness, beyond human control, as a form of beauty, which is commonly referred to as "yuye,"...

May 29, 2023
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Playing with lanterns makes me become this kind of person

The practical value of Tenmoku has improved our quality of life, the health value of Tenmoku has improved our health level, and the cultural value of Tenmoku has improved our personal charm. In fact, when you start using Tenmoku to...

May 29, 2023
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Choose the lantern you like, and let others talk about it

Often, those of us who love lanterns may encounter the following two situations: After saving up for a long time, we finally got our beloved lantern. Just as we were admiring it and carefully examining it, a friend beside us...

May 29, 2023
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Solitary Tea Sutra: Mountain Moonlight Brewing in a Single Cup

People who love drinking tea will make themselves happy. When drinking tea, they pursue their own taste, Choosing their favorite Tenmoku teacups. The simple little pleasures in life Are all created unintentionally in a romantic way. One cup of tea,...

May 29, 2023
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What do different types of tea taste like?

It's a bit difficult to describe the taste of tea specifically because everyone's taste buds are different. The same tea can taste different to different people. For example, highly roasted Yan Cha may taste great to some people because of...

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