What does it mean to build a teacup?

Jianzhan is a traditional tea set in China, which is mainly used for drinking low-temperature tea such as green tea, white tea and yellow tea. Its characteristics are small cup, flat body, thick rim, round bottom, and sometimes exquisite patterns and characters. Jianzhan teacup originated in Tang Dynasty and reached its peak in Ming and Qing Dynasties. It represents the values of simplicity, naturalness, simplicity and frugality in China culture, and is known as "a wonderful flower of oriental aesthetics".

The cups are hand-made, and the manufacturing process is complicated, which requires dozens of processes such as selecting soil, making cups, sculpting and painting. First of all, we should choose kaolin and quartz sand with good color, purity and texture, soak them in clear water, screen out impurities, then rub the adobe into a lamp and dry it in the sun. Then, the process of making a cup may take more than ten times to become a cup that meets the requirements. Finally, sculpting and painting techniques are carried out to make Jianzhan a work of art.

When using the cup, pay attention to control the temperature, and don't use too hot water to avoid scalding the cup. You can pour about 30% warm water into the cup first, wait 1-2 minutes before pouring hot water, so as to avoid the sudden change of the temperature of the cup. At the same time, it is recommended to use a soft brush for cleaning and dry it after washing. During maintenance, it is recommended to apply a small amount of grease on the edge of the lamp before use to prevent the tea juice from infiltrating into the lamp, and it can be placed in a ventilated and dry place at ordinary times.