The Ever-Evolving Vessel
Your tea set begins its story in its "Pure Beginnings" state – this is the uncultivated, original piece you will receive. The "Cultivated Patina" examples illustrate the beautiful transformation achievable through your dedicated use; they are a vision of the future you can create, one cup at a time.
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The Ever-Evolving Vessel
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Your Tea, Your Patina: A Guide to Cultivating Your Ruyao Teaware
The Philosophy:
Your Ruyao teapot and cups are not just vessels; they are companions on your tea journey. Through a practice of mindful repetition, you will guide them in revealing their unique character—a golden web of cracks known as the "patina." This is not a race, but a meditation.
The ThreeStage Ritual:
1. The Foundation: A Dedicated Start
Begin by dedicating your new set to one type of tea. This ensures a consistent and clear patina. For the first few weeks, simply enjoy your tea. Focus on the experience, not the outcome.
2. The Daily Practice: Nourish & Release
This is the core of the ritual.
Nourish: Brew your tea as usual. The warm liquid is the ink that will write your story onto the glaze.
Release: After each use, simply rinse the ware with warm water. Gently wipe the exterior to a shine, but leave the interior untouched to dry naturally. This allows the tea stains to settle deep into the cracks.
3. The Revelation: Patient Observation
Over months and years of this practice, you will witness the magic. The fine crackles will slowly darken, transforming into an elegant, goldenbrown latticework—a permanent map of every peaceful moment you've shared with tea.
Your story, woven in glaze. One cup at a time.
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What is CupClay Teaware?
Handcrafted Ruyao Tea Sets – Timeless Elegance for Your Tea Moments
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.