Tenmoku teacups captivate with their understated beauty and intricate glazes—a true fusion of minimalism and artistic depth. While their shapes may appear simple, their visual…

【Material Selection】The essence of Jian Zhan lies in its high-iron-content clay and glaze, requiring 8%-13% iron concentration—a natural barrier that made replication by other kilns…

A Jianzhan teacup starts with a single glaze color, yet emerges from the kiln in a thousand varied hues. This is the greatest allure of…

Drinking tea is the starting point of understanding one’s character; playing with Jianzhan is the journey of contemplating human nature. Some people give up playing…

Caring for a Jianzhan is one of the unique joys this ceramic ware brings to tea lovers. Many Jianzhan enthusiasts dedicate themselves to nurturing the…

To discuss Jianzhan, the first prerequisite is understanding what truly qualifies as Jianzhan—and what does not. This article avoids fixating on price to prevent offending…