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Colorful Cranes

Colorful Cranes

Regular price $88.79
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Product Specification
Jianyang
Origin
180 ml
Capacity
8.5 cm
Diameter
6.0 cm
Depth
100%Handmade
Craft
100%
Food Safe
150°C
Heat Resistant
Suitable
Dishwasher
Not Suitable
Microwave
Not Suitable
Direct Heat on Stove
  • Orders over $69 ship free
  • 30 day returns

Colorful Cranes is a Jingdezhen ceramic tea cup for daily gongfu tea sessions and quiet tasting moments. Its shape is made for easy handling, clear presentation, and pairing with a teapot, gaiwan, or small tea tray.

Use it with oolong, green tea, black tea, white tea, or Pu-erh when you want a cup that keeps the focus on aroma, color, and the feel of the tea in hand.

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Before you buy

Before you buy this gaiwan

A gaiwan is one of the most direct Gongfu brewing vessels. It works best if you want clear leaf control, open aroma, and a very readable brew.

Good fit if

You want one neutral vessel for several tea styles and more control over leaf opening and steep timing.

Check

Capacity, wall thickness, bowl shape, lid grip, and whether porcelain, glass, or clay suits your tea habits.

How to use

Start with smaller leaf amounts, hold the lid slightly open, and pour into a fairness pitcher or cups with a steady hand.

Care

Rinse after each session. Porcelain and glazed gaiwans are usually the easiest to keep neutral and clean.

Gaiwan vs teapot
Quick Overview

What is this? Colorful Cranes — tea cup.

Best for: Gongfu tea, handmade teaware collecting, and appreciating Tenmoku-style glaze effects.

Craft: 100%Handmade

Origin: Jianyang, China

Capacity: 180ml

Dimensions: 8.5cm diameter x 6.0cm deep

Care:Food safe; Dishwasher: Suitable; Microwave: Not Suitable; Direct heat: Not Suitable; heat resistant to 150°C

Price: From $88.79 · In Stock

Shipping: Free worldwide shipping on orders over $69. Standard shipping usually takes 8-12 business days.

Returns: 7-day return policy with free returns.

Helpful links:Shop Jian Zhan cups · Jian Zhan vs Tenmoku · How Jian Zhan is made

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The Artisan Behind Your Piece

Handcrafted with 70 Years of Heritage

Every piece in our collection is shaped by master artisans in renowned ceramic regions of China — from the Yixing kilns of Jiangsu to the ancient Jian kilns of Fujian. Each teapot, cup, and tea pet carries the breath of centuries-old craftsmanship, fired in wood kilns that give every piece its unique character. No two are the same, because no two hands are the same.

Our Craft Story

What Our Customers Say

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This purple clay teapot is my most satisfying shopping experience. It is an exquisite handmade work and I appreciate this superb technique

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Never thought a teacup could feel sacred until I drank from my Tenmoku.

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The craftsmanship is stunning. I can feel the energy in every pour.

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The attention to detail is next level. You can tell this isn't mass-produced.

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