
Mutton Fat Jade Porcelain Tea Cup with Calligraphy
This 35ml Mutton Fat Jade Porcelain teacup exemplifies the harmony between aesthetics and mindfulness – key elements in both Gong Fu Cha and Zen practices. The cup is crafted from Mutton Fat Jade Porcelain and has a smooth, milky-white surface that radiates a gentle, translucent glow. This quality enriches the overall tea-drinking experience by making it feel more refined. Mutton Fat Jade Porcelain resembles mutton fat jade, a type of nephrite highly valued in Chinese culture. The calligraphy on the teacup reads "一心问茶" (Yī Xīn Wèn Chá), which can be translated as "Approach Tea With a Focused Heart." In the context of Gong Fu Cha, this phrase encourages practitioners to approach tea preparation and consumption with deep mindfulness. Gong Fu Cha is a practice that emphasizes precision and attention to detail. Brewing tea is a meditation, where one is fully present and savoring the nuances of the tea's aroma, taste, and texture. The phrase also resonates with Zen principles, which emphas