Iceberg Tea Set
$262.80
Glacier Tea Set
Sale price$262.80 USDRegular price
$298.80 USD
Tea lovers, prepare to be mesmerized. The Glacier Jian Zhan Tenmoku Tea Set captures ancient ice in high-fired porcelain, featuring a handmade Tenmoku tea cup with an icy blue iron glaze and shimmering oil-spot crystals that glisten like frozen stars. Designed for your daily tea ritual, each sip feels like a quiet communion with nature’s most precious elements—cold, calm, and profound. This set isn’t just functional art; it’s a meaningful gift for anyone who treasures stillness and beauty. No two cups are identical, making yours a one-of-a-kind frozen masterpiece.
Product Specification
60 ml
Teacup Capacity
140 ml
Tea Serving Pot Capacity
140 ml
Gaiwan Capacity
Warm Tea
Use
Tea
Use
Not Suitable
Microwave
Hand Wash
Preferred
Not Suitable
Direct Heat on Stove
Product snapshot
A coordinated Tenmoku-style ceramic tea set for serving guests, building a tea table, or giving a complete teaware gift.
- Product type
- Tenmoku tea set
- Best for
- tea hosts, Gongfu tea drinkers, housewarming gifts, and gift shoppers
- Use cases
- serving guests, coordinated tea rituals, display, and gifting
- How to choose
- Choose by cup count, teapot capacity, glaze style, and whether the set feels practical for the recipient.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Glacier Tea Set truly handcrafted by artisans?
Yes, each piece in this set is handcrafted by skilled Jianzhan artisans using traditional techniques passed down through generations. The teapot and cups are individually shaped and kiln-fired, resulting in unique variations in form and glaze.
What creates the icy blue and white glacial texture in the glaze?
The unique glacial ice texture comes from natural oil-spot and crystal patterns formed during high-temperature firing of iron-rich clay. The iron oxides react with the glaze to produce these one-of-a-kind icy blue and white effects that mimic frozen landscapes.
How many pieces come in this Glacier Tea Set?
This 12-piece set includes one teapot with a complete set of matching tea cups, providing everything you need for a full gongfu tea ceremony experience.
Is the glaze on this tea set safe for drinking tea?
Absolutely. The set is high-fired at over 1300 degrees Celsius, which vitrifies the glaze and makes it non-porous, lead-free, and completely food-safe. You can confidently use it for daily tea brewing.
How should I care for my Jianzhan Glacier Tea Set to maintain its beauty?
Hand wash with mild detergent and a soft sponge, avoiding abrasive scrubbers that could scratch the glaze. Season the set by steeping tea in it for a few uses to enhance the glaze's depth, and always air dry completely before storing to prevent moisture damage.
What makes this Glacier Tea Set a good gift for tea enthusiasts?
Its stunning icy blue and white glaze with natural glacial patterns makes it a visual centerpiece that appeals to collectors and zen lovers. The handcrafted Jianzhan artistry and complete gongfu setup offer a meaningful, functional gift for anyone who appreciates traditional tea culture.
Why choose this Tenmoku tea set
This piece is selected for serving guests, Gongfu tea rituals, coordinated teaware display, and gifting. Its iron-rich glaze and high-fired ceramic body give it the dark depth, natural patterning, and hand-finished character associated with Jianzhan Tenmoku ware.
Choose a set when you want matching pieces for hosting, a complete tea table, or a gift that feels ready to present.
- Product type
- Tenmoku tea set
- Material and craft
- High-fired ceramic body with an iron-rich mineral glaze.
- Best for
- Serving guests, gongfu tea rituals, coordinated teaware display, and gifting.
- Style
- Dark tenmoku glaze with natural kiln variation.
- Gift suitability
- A thoughtful gift for tea lovers, ceramic collectors, birthdays, holidays, and housewarming.
- Care method
- Rinse by hand with warm water, avoid abrasive cleaners, and let the piece dry fully before storing.
Product story
This Tenmoku tea set is chosen for the way its form, dark glaze, and kiln variation turn a daily tea object into something worth noticing between uses.
Best uses
Use it for serving guests, Gongfu tea rituals, coordinated teaware display, and gifting. It works best when the buyer wants both practical teaware and visible glaze character.
Material and craftsmanship
The piece uses a ceramic body and iron-rich mineral glaze. Natural kiln variation means the glaze pattern, color depth, and surface detail can differ from piece to piece.
How to use and care
Rinse by hand with warm water, avoid abrasive cleaners, and let the piece dry fully before storing. For gifting, choose by use case, size, glaze style, and whether the recipient prefers daily teaware or display pieces.
Who this product is for
This Tenmoku tea set is best for people who want a functional tea piece with visible glaze variation, a quiet display presence, and enough individuality to work as a personal object or gift. It is not the best choice if you need every piece to be visually identical.
Compared with buying one cup, a tea set is better when you want a coordinated tea table or a complete gift.
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What is this product used for?
This Tenmoku tea set is used for serving guests, Gongfu tea rituals, coordinated teaware display, and gifting. It is designed as functional teaware first, with the glaze character adding display and gift value.
What material is it made from?
It is made as ceramic teaware with an iron-rich mineral glaze. The exact visual pattern can vary because kiln effects are part of the Tenmoku style.
Is it good as a gift?
Yes. It works well as a gift for tea drinkers, ceramic collectors, and people who enjoy objects with handmade character. Choose by use, size, glaze style, and presentation.
How should I care for it?
Rinse by hand with warm water, avoid abrasive cleaners, and let the piece dry fully before storing. Avoid harsh scrubbing because the glaze surface is part of the piece's visual character.
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 58 reviews.
Absolutely beautiful! Everything about this set is perfect. It’s beautiful, functional, and high quality. The glaze is stunning, and comfortable to handle. Would not hesitate to purchase again from this company!!
This exceeded our expectations! I have wanted this set for years! Shipping was incredibly fast and the quality was absolutely beautiful. Attention to detail was obvious for every part of the process, right down to shipping. We will definitely order again. I think I need a set for each season! Often times I’m disappearing I order as product usually looks better in advertisement. This was not the case with my set. Pictures don’t do your sets justice! We are so impressed and this has been a wonderful surprise. Thank you!
This tea set is gorgeous, I am looking forward to using it tomorrow. It came in a beautiful, high gloss, wooden box, great to store and display it in, or to use as a tea chest. I will treasure this set and will enjoy using it. This is one of my best presents ever.
This was fun to gift to my partner who is a tea lover. He was not expecting something so fancy and loves the quality.
This tea set came so quickly and the box it came in was beautiful too! The tea set itself was gorgeous and I'm very excited to try it out!
I can’t complement this company enough!!! Ordered set on July 30,2021 and received it on Aug. 6, 2021, and it was shipped from Hong Kong to USA. Elegantly beautiful just like their website’s picture. Customer service was exceptional fast and friendly. Enclosed photo of my set “Glacier”, will definitely buy from them again. My friends will be very envious. So if anyone can order with confidence. Yuki at customer service was courteous and prompt, have to give her credit where it’s due.
Fast delivery. Beautiful box packaging and amazing colors! It looks and feels great.
We first bought a different set but found we like this Glacier set more. After contacting Yuki of Tenmokus, we got prompt reply and replacement without a hassle plus refund for the difference of the price. Deeply moved by their excellent service and awesome product. Thank you!
This is a wedding gift and am hoping the newlyweds will love it.
Gorgeous set…will make a wonderful Wedding goft!
This set was a graduation present for a friend and was very well received. Packaging is great. Colors and finishes are great.
I bought this set as a gift for my Girlfriend and she absolutely loves it. This set is of great quality. I have humungous hands so these tiny tea cups look a little silly when I hold them lol. However, I also love the set. It just all around looks nice.
Absolutely gorgeous, well-made set. Arrived incredibly quickly, secured in a very nice carrying case that I'm keeping just in case! I'll be ordering from this company in the future. Great experience.
Can’t wait to try it! Just waiting for some fancy tea!
Zero discrepancies with the shipping it was perfectly packaged and arrived in one beautiful piece. The box containing the tea set has premium quality feel while making sure of doing a good job safeguarding the contents. The quality of this set is stunning. The pictures on the website are lovely, but it doesn't quite capture just how vivid the colors are in person. The details of the impression from the glaze have little intricacies that are supremely interesting to look at and admire. This set truly adds an artistic delight to the teatime ritual. Thank you for your dedication and craftsmanship that have gone into these works of art. Very very happy with my purchase.
Got as a gift for my mother and she absolutely loved the set. Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship
Fabulous quality; blown away by the delivery, the attention and care if the packing which is a statement in itself. The product is second to none. Grateful for your business.
Beautiful teaser arrived in lovely packaging. My mum will love this Christmas present 🎁
This is a gift. That being said, I am impressed by the extreme care in packaging and the craftmanship of the tea set.
Excellent quality. Looks just like the pictures.
This is a gift for my daughter in law and it is absolutely beautiful! Wrapped safely in a beautiful box when it arrived. I can't wait to give it to her!
Beautifully packaged, very expeditious delivery. Stunning glaze.
Beautiful!!!!!
Everything about this artisan pottery is amazing. The colors are beautiful and the craftmanship is superb!
This is a Christmas present for my grandson. It is beautiful. So delicate and packaged as if it is a case of diamonds. A lovely case with each item tucked in its own nest. It will be cherished!
It's art!
The set is beautiful! You can see that it was made with love. Every piece is unique and magical. Drinking tea will be a true enjoyment now.
Very nice for entertaining.
This such a beautiful tea set. My wife can’t wait to use it and share tea time with our daughters.
I bought these as a gift for my sister. She got the tea set on the same day as she returned home for surgery recovery. The gift totally wowed her and raised her spirits immensely. She said she never saw anything so beautiful, and she can hardly wait to use her tea set. We sent her the glacier tea set, and my sister thought it was the perfect gift. Ironically, the delivery timing turned out to be perfect, too. We will definitely use your company for future gifts.
Bought as a gift for Christmas for my mom. Very good craftsmanship, very surprised it made it so far in shipping with no damage. They package these very well, and the box is very elaborate as well.
Thank you for this great tea set, which was delivered to switzerland within a short time ....... i gave it as a gift for Christmas and made someone very happy with it .......
Bought it as a wedding gift, very well packaged and the tea cups are beautifully made.
The quality of glaze is exceptional as is the price. Truly a work of art-well in the league of Beatrice Wood and Otto Heino.
I saw this set and fell in love. I thought it would be the perfect gift for my daughter-in-law, Yuka. She has been trained in the traditional tea ceremony. It is her favorite color. It will also be passed down to my grandaughter. Thank you for the beautiful tea set and very fast shipping!
These pieces are exquisite. The sunlight brings them to life. Their elegance evokes a ceremonial ritual experience with each tea shared among friends and family. We will be collecting more pieces as we admire the creative artistic process and heartfelt passion that comes to life in each piece.
This set is is so dainty and beautiful! Also, the order process and shipping was smooth and uncomplicated. The cups are smaller than expected, but it's actually nice to make an event out of refilling them often. The colour is very intricate, if a little less bright than I had hoped. Regardless, this set is such a lovely addition to our home and I foresee it included in our many family and friend get-togethers.
Beautiful craftsmanship! I purchased this as a wedding gift for my friend and his future wife. Now they need to hurry up and set a date and get married so I can give it to them!
The box is great. The cloth compartments are great too, but maybe glue them to the surface with some spray glue. That would help it stay in place. The cups are nice but the whole set is a bit small. I feel like a giant holding them in my hands. It’s like 1 sip of tea. However its a gift so I don’t really mind. Finish is beautiful though! Thanks
Beautiful craftsmanship and prompt delivery! Pieces feel substantial and grounding in your hands. Can’t wait for my next set!
Hand-Finished Ceramic Character
Tenmokus teaware is selected for visible glaze variation, hand-finished character, and forms that can work for tea drinking, display, collecting, and gifting. Because kiln effects and glaze movement can vary, each piece may show differences in pattern, color depth, and surface detail.
Jianzhan Tenmoku Glaze Style
Jianzhan Tenmoku teaware is known for dark ceramic surfaces, iron-rich glaze character, and kiln-influenced visual patterns such as spots, streaks, and color depth. Choose a piece by its form, rim shape, capacity, glaze pattern, and whether you want it mainly for daily tea use, display, or gifting.
Gift-Ready Teaware
Tenmokus pieces can work as gifts for tea drinkers, ceramic collectors, housewarming occasions, birthdays, holidays, and personal tea rituals. When choosing a gift, compare the recipient's preferred drink, hand feel, cup size, glaze style, and whether the piece should be practical for daily use or more display-focused.
Use and Care Notes
Use Jianzhan Tenmoku teaware for tea sessions, quiet daily rituals, display, and gifting. Rinse by hand with warm water, avoid abrasive cleaners, and let the piece dry fully before storing. Avoid microwave use, direct stove heat, sudden temperature shock, and any care method not listed on the product page.
FAQs
Please read our Shipping and Returns page to find out more.
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 suitable for daily tea use?
Tenmokus pieces are presented as ceramic teaware for daily tea use, display, collecting, and gifting. If you need safety-sensitive details such as lead testing, lab reports, or exact compliance documentation, contact Tenmokus before purchase so the team can confirm the available product documentation.
Do you provide material or safety documentation?
Material and safety details should be checked against the specific product documentation available at the time of purchase. If you need lead-testing information, compliance documents, or other safety-sensitive details, contact Tenmokus before ordering instead of relying on a general product description.
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.