{"product_id":"tea-artisan-series-of-2-way-cup","title":"Tea Artisan Series of 2-Way Cup","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the millennia-long river of Chinese tea culture, people don't just drink tea—they infuse it with emotion and convey their hearts through vessels. The 2-WayCup upholds its core philosophy of 'dual-sided design for dual drinking experiences,' now venturing into tea ware with the new 2-WayCup Tea Artisan Series 60ml, inviting you to savor two flavors and the essence of four seasons in a single cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis series draws from two pillars of traditional Chinese culture, infusing aesthetics and wisdom into every sip. Each cup's Four Gentlemen motifs are hand-painted, ensuring a unique artisanal touch and artistic value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile rooted in Chinese tea rituals, this series also embraces other tea cultures, such as Japan's delicate matcha or sencha preparations, and Western styles like leisurely black tea or herbal infusions, allowing tea enthusiasts worldwide to explore layered flavors through the dual-edged design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Blue-and-White Porcelain Hues: Timeless Ceramic Soul, Tea's Poetic Palette\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by China's most iconic porcelain craft from the Song and Yuan dynasties, we embrace the classic blue-and-white tones. The interplay of azure and purity evokes blank spaces in landscape paintings or swirling tea mists, embodying the tea ceremony's ideals of clarity, tranquility, elegance, and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue: Symbolizes a clear mind and the hue of tea liquor—subtle yet profound.\u003cbr\u003eWhite Base: Like untouched paper, it holds infinite possibilities, letting the tea's natural colors shine.\u003cbr\u003eIn tea rituals, blue-and-white isn't just color; it's an emblem of ethereal restraint, mirroring the focus and calm of brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Plum, Orchid, Bamboo, Chrysanthemum: The Four Gentlemen Enter the Cup, Seasons Enter the Senses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cup's motifs draw from the literati's beloved 'Four Gentlemen'—plum, orchid, bamboo, chrysanthemum—not merely for natural beauty, but as symbols of noble character. Each corresponds to a season, reflecting a tea drinker's communion with nature and self. Every pattern is meticulously hand-painted by artisans, adding a one-of-a-kind charm for both use and collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlum | Winter\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cbr\u003eBlooms defiantly in snow, signifying resilience and hope. Pair with robust Pu'er or aged teas, enduring like the flower's timeless charm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrchid | Spring\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cbr\u003eSubtly fragrant and secluded, embodying purity and grace. Ideal for fresh green or white teas, capturing the quiet bloom of early spring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBamboo | Summer\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cbr\u003eRises joint by joint, representing integrity and flexibility. Enjoy with refreshing oolongs or Tieguanyin to cool the mind and dispel heat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrysanthemum | Autumn\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cbr\u003eUnfazed by frost, symbolizing detachment and steadfastness. Perfect for floral teas or chrysanthemum-Pu'er blends, a soothing balm in crisp fall air.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCapacity and Includes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"2-WayCup","offers":[{"title":"Plum | 梅","offer_id":53414282985815,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orchid | 蘭","offer_id":53414283018583,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bamboo | 竹","offer_id":53414283051351,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Chrysanthemum | 菊","offer_id":53414283084119,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/1813\/2311\/files\/5E447926-AC65-4F42-918A-6136A6E28E7C.webp?v=1777222900","url":"https:\/\/homeykoffee.co.uk\/products\/tea-artisan-series-of-2-way-cup","provider":"Homey Koffee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}