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Whether you linger and shop, or just pop in for a quick peek, this small cup of tea lets you know you’re always welcome here, whoever you are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach cup is thrown by hand on the potter’s wheel. Available in our iconic celadon glaze, with a hint of clair-de-lune, or dipped in creamy matte white glaze. On the base you’ll find a stamp with the name of the artist’s kiln. An order is for two cups in the selected color, presented in a kraft gift box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlight variations are possible from piece to piece, a hallmark of hand-made pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsage and care: Hand-wash only, mild detergent is ok.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Song Tea","offers":[{"title":"A Pair of Celadon Cups","offer_id":44682430218453,"sku":"zyc-10305","price":62.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"A Pair of Eggshell White Cups","offer_id":44682430251221,"sku":"zyc-10306","price":62.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1728\/6899\/files\/c_songcups_1.jpg?v=1695273329"},{"product_id":"teapot-with-cobalt-accent","title":"Teapot with Cobalt Accent","description":"\u003cp class=\"product-notes\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharmingly proportioned with lively silhouettes, our newest teapots from Taiwanese potter Zhang Yun Cheng offer a cheerful start to your morning tea preparation. Thrown on the potter’s wheel from sand-colored stoneware clay, it’s glazed in a pillowy shino, naturally parting to reveal the texture and body of the clay beneath. A wide brushstroke of striking cobalt oxide sweeps across the lid and topmost part of the form, tiny rivulets of color mirrored here and there across the belly of the pot. Inside, an expertly constructed ball filter provides easy, dripless pouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePictured is one in a series of similar pieces. Slight variations are possible from piece to piece, a hallmark of hand-made pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsage and care: The interior of each pot is glazed, and may be used with all tea types. 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A gently knobbed finial emphasizes the rotund belly of the form, mirrored again in the smooth curve of the handle. Inside, an expertly constructed ball filter provides easy, dripless pouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePictured is one in a series of similar pieces. Slight variations are possible from piece to piece, a hallmark of hand-made pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsage and care: The interior of each pot is glazed, and may be used with all tea types. 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A gently rounded finial emphasizes the rotund belly of the form, mirrored again in the smooth curve of the pot’s handle. Inside, an expertly constructed ball filter provides easy, dripless pouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePictured is one in a series of similar pieces. Slight variations are possible from piece to piece, a hallmark of hand-made pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsage and care: The interior of each pot is glazed, and may be used with all tea types. 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