Welcome to the year of Dragon! As Taiwan celebrates the traditional Lunar New Year, all shipping will be halted from 2/12 to 2/24 (now extended to 2/28). In the meantime, to celebrate the first anniversary of our collaboration with Yin Qiao Shan Fang, the finest maker of porcelain pieces for tea in today’s diverse environment, we are introducing a special giveaway program for orders purchased during the Lunar New Year.
The Yin Qiao Shan Fang studio was founded back in 1978 by Master Lee, who unfortunately passed away at the very end of 2023. Thankfully, the heritage he left for us is priceless, because the studio carries on the genuine lineage of royal porcelain from the ancient empire of China, namely the Ming and Qing dynasties, and is aiming to bring this heritage to the future with us.
When visiting the famous National Palace Museum in Taipei, visitors can find some of the most delicate and aesthetically refined porcelain art pieces in the world. These pieces were crafted by the royal standards of their time. They proved to be timeless classics in the world of porcelain art. As an ancient art collector himself who was also an often-seen guest in major auctions, Master Lee was inspired by these pieces he owned to create porcelain ware that bears the spirit of the ancient treasures he once touched and felt. In 1978, after years of learning and experimentation, Yin Qiao Shang Fang was founded.
The pieces made by the studio accurately captured the essence of what the royal craftsmen were actually trying to do – to make porcelain into a form of “jade.” This was why some of the earliest form of porcelain wares were in the color of celadon and white, because these colors were considered as the finest form of jade (even by today’s standards). From this inspiration, Master Lee’s grand journey of porcelain began, and eventually created the concept of “Playing with Jade” (玩玉). That is, appreciating porcelain is the same as appreciating jade. Master Lee thus established a unique charm no other material can offer.
We think the most important point is - the porcelain ware made by Yin Qiao does not only carry the high aesthetic standard a royal piece should have, but most importantly delivers the standard of how tea should be smelled and tasted. After serious industrialization throughout the globe, the world of today’s porcelain mainly consists of artificially composed glazes, which may look pretty and shiny at first glance, but could easily influence how the tea will taste when being used. Just like any great teapot or teacup made in Yixing, the value of porcelain of Jingdezhen is how the natural material is crafted and applied, and how this wisdom elevates the sensational experience for the world of drinking.
This is why we think an opportunity like this event is important for our supporters. We wish you to joyfully dive into the world of tea savoring with us and go beyond the pre-established boundaries of your senses.
Lunar New Year Give Away Program Details
Valid from 2/12/2024 to 2/28/2024
When you make an order on the Taiwan Sourcing website with the following values, you will receive as a gift one of these sets of porcelain items*:
Orders of $333 USD and Above:
White Glazed Porcelain Sniffer Cup Set (白釉聞香杯組) x 2 Signature Cloth x 1 Total Value $99
This basic set is the best companion to begin in the world of porcelain. In this set you will not only be amazed by how clear water tastes, but also how aromatic the scent becomes in the sniffer cup.
Orders of $555 USD and Above:
Macaron Cup Set (馬卡龍六色杯組 x 1 口布巾 x 1) Signature Cloth x 1
Total Value $164
This colorful set is a demonstration of how different glazes can be accomplished with natural elements applied. A tea lover can touch and observe what a natural glaze feels and looks like.
Orders of $777 USD and Above:
After-Snow Blue Glazed Tea Storage Unit (霽藍釉 大茶倉 x 1 小茶倉 x 1) 口布巾x 1 Signature Cloth x 1
Total Value: $199
This classic color “After-Snow Blue” is also called “Sapphire Blue.” It is a timeless color in the world of porcelain. Teas transform beautifully in naturally composed porcelain as well, giving them an elegant touch after months of storage.
Orders of $999 USD and Above:
Rouge-Red Glazed Cup Set (胭脂水羅漢杯 x 2 口布巾 x1 ) Signature Cloth x 1
Total Value: $453
This stunning glaze is a difficult combination of copper and true gold. This formula was developed in the late 17th century to capture a loveable tenderness. Water turns rounder and sweeter in it, and its finely grooved texture offers a delightful tactile experience. An heirloom classic to have at home.
*Orders in a given value range will only receive the gift for that range, not the gifts in the value ranges below it. E.g. an order worth $555 will receive the Macaron Cup set, but not the White Glazed Porcelain Sniffer Cup set.
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