Wood Fired "Ip Man" Custom Jianzhan Teacup 50ml

  Just one more of these left! All good teaware should have a story behind it. These beautiful cups are no exception. Rumor has it that these cups were commissioned as gifts for the cast and crew of the movie "Ip Man". Each one has the name of the movie: "叶功夫" "Ye Gong Fu" carved into the bottom. These were extras made during the wood firing. Jianzhan is the original custom teaware. With a history nearly a thousand years old this gorgeous glazed clay teaware from Fujian was designed exclusively to enhance the experience of drinking tea. The iron rich glaze creates unique patterns. No two are ever the same. The long history of this teaware is truly fascinating. There is a magic that happens with tea in these cups. The iron content works to soften the water and enhance the experience. Some people claim these cups cheat; the difference can be that noticeable. When we're analyzing teas for purchase we can't use these cups. They make everything taste better.  Jianzhan tea cups are in genera