{"product_id":"ivory-lotus-handcrafted-ru-ware-ceramic-tea-tool-set","title":"Ivory Lotus | Handcrafted Ru Ware Ceramic Tea Tool Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eIvory Lotus brings the traditional Six Gentlemen of Tea (茶道六君子) into a refined contemporary setting, pairing a warm ivory-toned modern Ru ware (汝窯) ceramic holder with five coordinated utensils used throughout Gongfu tea preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ceramic holder is finished in a softly muted 米黃汝窯 palette, giving the surface a warm ivory character rather than the brighter white associated with many modern ceramics. Its gently waisted silhouette provides a stable resting place for the tools while allowing the glaze and decoration to remain the visual focus of the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the body, the traditional scrolling lotus motif (纏枝蓮) unfolds in layered cobalt blue. Blossoms, curling leaves and continuous vines move around the ceramic in an uninterrupted composition, a pattern historically associated with continuity, abundance and enduring good fortune. Narrow ornamental borders around the rim and base give the floral design a more structured finish while preserving the restrained character of the Ru ware body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the distinctive qualities associated with Ru ware is its relationship with crazing, or kai pian (開片). Fine networks of lines may gradually become more visible across the glazed surface through use, allowing the holder to develop an evolving surface character unique to the individual piece. These natural changes are appreciated as part of the visual language of Ru ware rather than treated as imperfections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally known together as the Six Gentlemen of Tea, the set consists of the ceramic Tea Tool Holder (茶筒) and five specialised utensils, each supporting a different part of the tea ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Teacup Tongs (茶夾) are used to lift or reposition hot teacups without touching the drinking rim directly, particularly useful when rinsing or preparing cups for guests. The Tea Pick (茶針) helps clear a blocked teapot spout and can also assist with gently loosening compressed tea. The Tea Scoop (茶則) is used to measure, present and transfer dry tea leaves neatly into a teapot or gaiwan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Teacup Fork (杯叉) provides another precise way to lift or reposition smaller teacups during rinsing and service, while the Tea Brush (養壺筆) is traditionally used to brush away loose tea residue and to distribute tea liquor across the exterior of a teapot during use. Together, the five tools and ceramic holder create a compact, organised system for the small gestures that shape a considered Gongfu tea session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen not in use, all five utensils rest neatly inside the ceramic holder, allowing the set to remain integrated into the tea-table presentation rather than being stored away between each step of brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo versions are available. The Ebony Edition pairs the ivory Ru ware holder with dark ebony-toned tea tools, creating a warm and traditional contrast between wood, metal and blue-and-white ceramic. The Alloy Edition uses coordinated alloy tools instead, giving the collection a cleaner metallic character and a more contemporary visual balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIvory Lotus is designed for tea drinkers who appreciate not only the tea itself, but also the tools, gestures and traditions that surround its preparation. By bringing together modern Ru ware, scrolling-lotus ornament and the traditional Six Gentlemen of Tea, the set offers both practical function and an introduction to an enduring part of Chinese tea culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Origin: Made in \u003cstrong\u003eDehua\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Product:\u003cbr\u003e1 × Ru Ware Ceramic Tea Tool Holder\u003cbr\u003e1 × Teacup Tongs\u003cbr\u003e1 × Tea Pick\u003cbr\u003e1 × Tea Scoop\u003cbr\u003e1 × Teacup Fork\u003cbr\u003e1 × Tea Brush\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted in Dehua\u003c\/strong\u003e with traditional ceramic-making methods, each with a unique design and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dehua","offers":[{"title":"Tea Utensil Holder with Ebony Tea Tools","offer_id":49748355514520,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea Utensil Holder with Alloy Tea Tools","offer_id":49748355547288,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/1425\/9096\/files\/1_d2fac068-6807-4c06-aea3-700cc94c79d8.jpg?v=1787765709","url":"https:\/\/fungtea.com\/products\/ivory-lotus-handcrafted-ru-ware-ceramic-tea-tool-set","provider":"Fung Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}