Film
Glimpse a liquid sky in your hands. This handmade Tenmoku tea cup, Film, captures light across a translucent grey and silver glaze with a mesmerizing, liquid-like sheen. Crafted from high-fired porcelain and dressed in a traditional iron glaze, it reveals shimmering oil-spot crystals that dance with every angle. Made for tea lovers who elevate their daily tea ritual into a quiet ceremony of beauty—and for those seeking a meaningful gift that speaks of time, craft, and intention. Every Film cup is a one-of-a-kind reflection; no two cups are ever alike.
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Heat Resistent
Food Safe
Dishwasher
Microwave
Direct Heat on Stove
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Jianzhan tea cup actually handcrafted?
Yes, this Jianzhan tea bowl is handmade using traditional Chinese techniques passed down for centuries. Each piece is individually shaped and kiln-fired, so no two cups are exactly alike.
What makes the translucent porcelain-like glaze so special?
The glaze contains iron-rich clay that forms natural oil-spot or crystal patterns during high-temperature firing. This filmy, translucent finish creates a unique texture that makes every cup one-of-a-kind.
Can I use this cup for drinks other than tea?
Absolutely, it is versatile enough for tea, matcha, coffee, sake, and even espresso. The high-fired ceramic retains heat well, enhancing the drinking experience for any hot or cold beverage.
Is this cup food-safe and durable for daily use?
Yes, it is high-fired at extreme temperatures and completely lead-free, making it fully food-safe. The dense ceramic is durable and holds heat effectively, but it should be handled with care like any fine pottery.
How should I care for this Jianzhan tea bowl?
Hand wash with mild soap and a soft sponge, then air dry completely to preserve the glaze. Over time, you can season it by steeping tea to enhance the patina, but avoid soaking or dishwashers.
Does this cup come with special packaging for gifting?
Yes, it is shipped with careful packaging to protect the fragile item during transit. The thoughtful presentation makes it an excellent gift for tea lovers, collectors, or zen enthusiasts.
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Over 72 Hours of Precision Handcrafting
Each piece of Tenmokus Teaware undergoes dutiful handcrafting taking more than 72 hours to finish. Craftsmanship is very important to us: it is the high quality of our craftsman work that makes each piece of Tenmoku pottery so special. Our artisan craftsman train for years to create stunning pieces that you can both use in your everyday life and display as works of art. Each Tenmokus piece is lovingly created by hand, ensuring that each piece is truly unique.
Own a Masterpiece in Teaware Industry
What makes these teaware so special is both their unique shape and their specialist glaze. Juanzhan Tenmoku tea cups are bowl shaped, but with a wide brim that allows the tea to stew and cool perfectly. They are glazed at a very high heat using a glaze with a high iron content, which creates a blackened and distinctively beautiful pattern that is unique only to Jianzhan Tenmoku pottery.
Elegent Gift Item & Gorgeous Presentation Box
Tenmokus Tea ware masterpieces are perfectly suited to be used as elegant gift items for all occasions. You can either shop one for yourself or a loved one when there’s need for a gift. These beautifully-crafted designs will serve as the ideal gift for weddings, birthday parties, Christmas get-togethers, office parties, housewarming, reunions or any family hangouts. All our tea ware comes with an elegant presentation box.
Heat Preservation & Improve the Taste
Many people say that no matter the liquor, water or coffee, will all become more mellow and delicious when they are in a Jian Zhan Tenmoku tea cup. That is because the special functional design of Jian Zhan Tenmoku for its iron content, sand content, as well as the thickness of the cup embryo and glaze. Therefore, using Jian Zhan to drink tea, it can help to preserve the heat for a long time and to improve the alkalinity in the tea liquid, so that to ensure the taste of tea, and also stimulate and enhance the aroma of the tea.
FAQs
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What is Tenmoku Teaware?
Tenmoku glazes have high iron-content, creating rich colors and shiny surfaces. When fired, the iron forms patterns like oil spots or streaks, giving each piece a unique look.
Are they food safe?
Yes, they are 100% food safe.
Do they contain lead?
As the clay comes from the ground, there is no guarantee that the wares are 100% free of lead. It's less than 0.01%. It' safe to use. The fluxing agent for the glaze is natural iron ore and wood ash, not a bit of lead was used in the process.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes, we do ship worldwide. United States, Canada, France, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Ireland, Iceland Spain, Portugal, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Slovenia Poland, Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, Brazil, Chile, South Africa, UAE, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon.
What is your return policy?
If you are not happy with it, you can send it back within 30 days for an exchange or refund. No question asked.