{"title":"Summer 2025 Wang Xinghua Ceramics","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"gaiwan-ice-celadon","title":"Gaiwan Celadon Ice","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful one-of-a-kind gaiwan crafted by Jingdezhen ceramicist Wang Xinghua.  In a stunning new glaze: slick, cool and shiny, like a frozen lake with veins of disturbance running through it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis gaiwan is part of our Summer 2025 commission from Wang. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWang uses his own special formulation of Jingdezhen clay and porcelain for these pieces. Each piece is thrown on a wheel and then shaped by hand. After being bisqued at 800°C, they are treated with natural glazes that Wang has formulated for them, and then reduction-fired at 1300°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe have long admired Wang’s ceramics for being rooted in daily life: his adept craftsmanship is dedicated to making something very simple, and a large part of his pottery’s elegance is in how well it functions. This holds true on every level of detail: beyond how the lid and cup might fit perfectly together, into how they sit so comfortably in the hand of the person making tea, or how the wet leaves vividly appear against the matte-white glaze of the vessel.  These pieces are meant to be used every day, for many years, and have an aesthetic warmth to them that indicates this – an inviting quality well suited to vessels, and that we may best describe as “open.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe have been using Wang’s gaiwans at our tea bar since Cultivate opened, and our love and appreciation for them has grown profoundly over time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e**\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Please note that, as each gaiwan is made by hand and naturally fired, they differ slightly in size, shape, colorations, and tone. The actual item you receive may have slight variations to the one photographed; these variations are an intentional part of this collection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e. . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eVolume: approximately 120ml \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⌀: 95 mm\u003cbr\u003eH: 54 mm without lid\u003cbr\u003eH: 73 mm to top point of lid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cultivate Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50364385165592,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/5737\/8153\/files\/cultivate-june-2025-ceramics-4011_e79f4dab-902c-479e-97bc-ac363fe3787a.jpg?v=1750048907"},{"product_id":"gaiwan-sand-dune","title":"Gaiwan Sand Dune","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful one-of-a-kind gaiwan crafted by Jingdezhen ceramicist Wang Xinghua.  In a stunning new glaze: rust marked, striated and speckled, like earth deposits shifted by wind. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis gaiwan is part of our Summer 2025 commission from Wang. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWang uses his own special formulation of Jingdezhen clay and porcelain for these pieces. Each piece is thrown on a wheel and then shaped by hand. After being bisqued at 800°C, they are treated with natural glazes that Wang has formulated for them, and then reduction-fired at 1300°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe have long admired Wang’s ceramics for being rooted in daily life: his adept craftsmanship is dedicated to making something very simple, and a large part of his pottery’s elegance is in how well it functions. This holds true on every level of detail: beyond how the lid and cup might fit perfectly together, into how they sit so comfortably in the hand of the person making tea, or how the wet leaves vividly appear against the matte-white glaze of the vessel.  These pieces are meant to be used every day, for many years, and have an aesthetic warmth to them that indicates this – an inviting quality well suited to vessels, and that we may best describe as “open.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe have been using Wang’s gaiwans at our tea bar since Cultivate opened, and our love and appreciation for them has grown profoundly over time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e**\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Please note that, as each gaiwan is made by hand and naturally fired, they differ slightly in size, shape, colorations, and tone. The actual item you receive may have slight variations to the one photographed; these variations are an intentional part of this collection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e. . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eVolume: approximately 120ml \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⌀: 95 mm\u003cbr\u003eH: 54 mm without lid\u003cbr\u003eH: 73 mm to top point of lid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cultivate Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50365999218968,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/5737\/8153\/files\/cultivate-march-2025-wagashi-v3-0845_962f8981-0258-4a28-aed6-fc8a128098da.jpg?v=1750104377"},{"product_id":"gaiwan-faded-robins-egg","title":"Gaiwan Faded Robin's Egg Small","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful one-of-a-kind gaiwan crafted by Jingdezhen ceramicist Wang Xinghua.  In a stunning new glaze: pastel aqua, speckled evenly with dark, variegated dots. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis gaiwan is part of our Summer 2025 commission from Wang. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWang uses his own special formulation of Jingdezhen clay and porcelain for these pieces. Each piece is thrown on a wheel and then shaped by hand. After being bisqued at 800°C, they are treated with natural glazes that Wang has formulated for them, and then reduction-fired at 1300°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe have long admired Wang’s ceramics for being rooted in daily life: his adept craftsmanship is dedicated to making something very simple, and a large part of his pottery’s elegance is in how well it functions. This holds true on every level of detail: beyond how the lid and cup might fit perfectly together, into how they sit so comfortably in the hand of the person making tea, or how the wet leaves vividly appear against the matte-white glaze of the vessel.  These pieces are meant to be used every day, for many years, and have an aesthetic warmth to them that indicates this – an inviting quality well suited to vessels, and that we may best describe as “open.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe have been using Wang’s gaiwans at our tea bar since Cultivate opened, and our love and appreciation for them has grown profoundly over time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e**\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Please note that, as each gaiwan is made by hand and naturally fired, they differ slightly in size, shape, colorations, and tone. The actual item you receive may have slight variations to the one photographed; these variations are an intentional part of this collection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e. . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eVolume: approximately 90ml \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⌀: 84 mm\u003cbr\u003eH: 50 mm without lid\u003cbr\u003eH: 68 mm to top point of lid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cultivate Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50366002004248,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/5737\/8153\/files\/cultivate-march-2025-wagashi-v3-0849_8c16c221-5a0e-41fe-90b8-f7fade2415fd.jpg?v=1750053118"},{"product_id":"pitcher-ombre-metallic","title":"Pitcher Ombre Metallic","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA beautiful one-of-a-kind pitcher crafted by Jingdezhen ceramicist Wang Xinghua. It has a delicate curved spout that offers extremely precise and controlled pours. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis pitcher is part of our Summer 2025 commission from Wang. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWang uses his own special formulation of Jingdezhen clay and porcelain for these pieces. Each piece is thrown on a wheel and then shaped by hand. After being bisqued at 800°C, they are treated with natural glazes that Wang has formulated for them, and then reduction-fired at 1300°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe have long admired Wang’s ceramics for being rooted in daily life: his adept craftsmanship is dedicated to making something very simple, and a large part of his pottery’s elegance is in how well it functions. This holds true on every level of detail: beyond how the lid and cup might fit perfectly together, into how they sit so comfortably in the hand of the person making tea, or how the wet leaves vividly appear against the matte-white glaze of the vessel.  These pieces are meant to be used every day, for many years, and have an aesthetic warmth to them that indicates this – an inviting quality well suited to vessels, and that we may best describe as “open.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe have been using Wang’s teaware at our tea bar since Cultivate opened, and our love and appreciation for them has grown profoundly over time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e**\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Please note that, as each pitcher is made by hand and naturally fired, they differ slightly in size, shape, colorations, and tone. The actual item you receive may have slight variations to the one photographed; these variations are an intentional part of this collection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e. . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e⌀: 86 mm top \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eH: 65 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cultivate Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50366039523608,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/5737\/8153\/files\/cultivate-june-2025-ceramics-4032_58fad398-0c89-4261-b2cf-479589bf2fda.jpg?v=1750049723"},{"product_id":"green-green-ombre","title":"Cup Green Ombre","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA beautiful tea cup crafted by Jingdezhen ceramicist Wang Xinghua. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis cup is part of our 2024 commission from Wang, for which he crafted mini gaiwans, pitchers, and tea cups over the course of 4 months. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWang uses his own special formulation of Jingdezhen clay and porcelain for these pieces. Each piece is thrown on a wheel and then shaped by hand. After being bisqued at 800°C, they are treated with natural glazes that Wang has formulated for them, and then reduction-fired at 1300°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe have long admired Wang’s ceramics for being rooted in daily life: his adept craftsmanship is dedicated to making something very simple, and a large part of his pottery’s elegance is in how well it functions. This holds true on every level of detail: beyond how the lid and cup might fit perfectly together, into how they sit so comfortably in the hand of the person making tea, or how the wet leaves vividly appear against the matte-white glaze of the vessel.  These pieces are meant to be used every day, for many years, and have an aesthetic warmth to them that indicates this – an inviting quality well suited to vessels, and that we may best describe as “open.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe have been using Wang’s teaware at our tea bar since Cultivate opened, and our love and appreciation for them has grown profoundly over time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e**\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Please note that, as each cup is made by hand and naturally fired, they differ slightly in size, shape, colorations, and tone. The actual item you receive may have slight variations to the one photographed; these variations are an intentional part of this collection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e. . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e⌀: 64 mm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eH: 46 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cultivate Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50366374183192,"sku":null,"price":78.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/5737\/8153\/files\/cultivate-june-2025-ceramics-4039_940dc868-de19-404c-89df-48e77054957f.jpg?v=1750097208"},{"product_id":"green-ice-celadon","title":"Cup Celadon Ice","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful tea cup crafted by Jingdezhen ceramicist Wang Xinghua in his newest glaze, celadon ice: slick, cool and shiny, like a frozen lake with veins of disturbance running through it \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis cup is part of our Summer 2025 commission from Wang. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWang uses his own special formulation of Jingdezhen clay and porcelain for these pieces. Each piece is thrown on a wheel and then shaped by hand. After being bisqued at 800°C, they are treated with natural glazes that Wang has formulated for them, and then reduction-fired at 1300°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe have long admired Wang’s ceramics for being rooted in daily life: his adept craftsmanship is dedicated to making something very simple, and a large part of his pottery’s elegance is in how well it functions. This holds true on every level of detail: beyond how the lid and cup might fit perfectly together, into how they sit so comfortably in the hand of the person making tea, or how the wet leaves vividly appear against the matte-white glaze of the vessel.  These pieces are meant to be used every day, for many years, and have an aesthetic warmth to them that indicates this – an inviting quality well suited to vessels, and that we may best describe as “open.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe have been using Wang’s teaware at our tea bar since Cultivate opened, and our love and appreciation for them has grown profoundly over time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e**\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Please note that, as each cup is made by hand and naturally fired, they differ slightly in size, shape, colorations, and tone. The actual item you receive may have slight variations to the one photographed; these variations are an intentional part of this collection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e. . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e⌀: 60 mm\u003cbr\u003eH: 40 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cultivate Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50366375428376,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/5737\/8153\/files\/cultivate-june-2025-ceramics-4046_fe6e8cb6-eeb4-4453-a9f0-15e219b5451f.jpg?v=1750045816"},{"product_id":"pedestal-plate-black-peacock","title":"Pedestal Plate Black Peacock  ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade, one-of-a-kind plate by Wang Xinghua, ceramicist from Jingdezhen Prefecture, China. Thrown on the potter's wheel, each one has its own character and is unique. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⌀: 124 mm\u003cbr\u003eH: 73 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. . .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWang Xinghua’s handcrafted ceramics are rooted in daily life: simple, plain, rustic. Yet, the meticulous efforts involved in making each one results in a final product that exudes warmth, character, and a sense of individuality that is difficult to articulate but touches the heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe commissioned him to make a collection of plates for us back in October 2019. We asked for plates that not only looked beautiful, but are durable and suitable for daily use as well. About three months later, we received word from him that the plates were ready. As we opened the carefully packaged plates when they arrived in February, we were astounded. Every single one of the 40 plates are one-of-a-kind, unique with their own personality. Each one possesses a warmth and charm that reflects the idiosyncrasies of its creator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEach one was made by hand in every step of the process. They all have an elegant presence with their organic form and colors. They are simply beautiful to look at, to contemplate on. They are also an absolute pleasure to use daily; each one is a conversation piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cultivate Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50366502371608,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/5737\/8153\/files\/cultivate-march-2025-wagashi-v3-0871_06e327c2-8514-4af8-beb5-a8497fe0815b.jpg?v=1750053168"},{"product_id":"pedestal-plate-faded-robins-egg","title":"Pedestal Plate Faded Robin's Egg","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade, one-of-a-kind plate by Wang Xinghua, ceramicist from Jingdezhen Prefecture, China. Thrown on the potter's wheel, each one has its own character and is unique. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⌀: 123 mm\u003cbr\u003eH: 66 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. . .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWang Xinghua’s handcrafted ceramics are rooted in daily life: simple, plain, rustic. Yet, the meticulous efforts involved in making each one results in a final product that exudes warmth, character, and a sense of individuality that is difficult to articulate but touches the heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe commissioned him to make a collection of plates for us back in October 2019. We asked for plates that not only looked beautiful, but are durable and suitable for daily use as well. About three months later, we received word from him that the plates were ready. As we opened the carefully packaged plates when they arrived in February, we were astounded. Every single one of the 40 plates are one-of-a-kind, unique with their own personality. Each one possesses a warmth and charm that reflects the idiosyncrasies of its creator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEach one was made by hand in every step of the process. They all have an elegant presence with their organic form and colors. They are simply beautiful to look at, to contemplate on. They are also an absolute pleasure to use daily; each one is a conversation piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cultivate Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50366667456792,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/5737\/8153\/files\/cultivate-march-2025-wagashi-v3-0867_d7c37361-bef0-409c-88fe-5c516a2d3baf.jpg?v=1750053182"},{"product_id":"scalloped-plate-faded-robins-egg","title":"Scalloped Plate Faded Robin's Egg","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHandmade, one-of-a-kind plate by Wang Xinghua, ceramicist from Jingdezhen Prefecture, China. Thrown on the potter's wheel, each one has its own character and is unique. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e⌀: 155mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. . .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWang Xinghua’s handcrafted ceramics are rooted in daily life: simple, plain, rustic. Yet, the meticulous efforts involved in making each one results in a final product that exudes warmth, character, and a sense of individuality that is difficult to articulate but touches the heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe commissioned him to make a collection of plates for us back in October 2019. We asked for plates that not only looked beautiful, but are durable and suitable for daily use as well. About three months later, we received word from him that the plates were ready. As we opened the carefully packaged plates when they arrived in February, we were astounded. Every single one of the 40 plates are one-of-a-kind, unique with their own personality. Each one possesses a warmth and charm that reflects the idiosyncrasies of its creator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach one was made by hand in every step of the process. They all have an elegant presence with their organic form and colors. They are simply beautiful to look at, to contemplate on. They are also an absolute pleasure to use daily; each one is a conversation piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cultivate Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50366668669208,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/5737\/8153\/files\/cultivate-march-2025-wagashi-v3-0888_804ea742-7bad-49e1-92a4-43e48cdd0d87.jpg?v=1750053199"},{"product_id":"etched-plate-faded-robins-egg","title":"Etched Plate Faded Robin's Egg","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHandmade, one-of-a-kind plate by Wang Xinghua, ceramicist from Jingdezhen Prefecture, China. Thrown on the potter's wheel, each one has its own character and is unique. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e⌀: 125mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. . .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWang Xinghua’s handcrafted ceramics are rooted in daily life: simple, plain, rustic. Yet, the meticulous efforts involved in making each one results in a final product that exudes warmth, character, and a sense of individuality that is difficult to articulate but touches the heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe commissioned him to make a collection of plates for us back in October 2019. We asked for plates that not only looked beautiful, but are durable and suitable for daily use as well. About three months later, we received word from him that the plates were ready. As we opened the carefully packaged plates when they arrived in February, we were astounded. Every single one of the 40 plates are one-of-a-kind, unique with their own personality. Each one possesses a warmth and charm that reflects the idiosyncrasies of its creator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach one was made by hand in every step of the process. They all have an elegant presence with their organic form and colors. They are simply beautiful to look at, to contemplate on. They are also an absolute pleasure to use daily; each one is a conversation piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cultivate Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50366669586712,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/5737\/8153\/files\/cultivate-march-2025-wagashi-v3-0878_29ca78f1-7ea1-4818-a3fd-ad83038bf615.jpg?v=1750053213"},{"product_id":"saucer-black-peacock","title":"Saucer Black Peacock","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade, one-of-a-kind plate by Wang Xinghua, ceramicist from Jingdezhen Prefecture, China. Thrown on the potter's wheel, each one has its own character and is unique. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⌀: 120mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. . .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWang Xinghua’s handcrafted ceramics are rooted in daily life: simple, plain, rustic. Yet, the meticulous efforts involved in making each one results in a final product that exudes warmth, character, and a sense of individuality that is difficult to articulate but touches the heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe commissioned him to make a collection of plates for us back in October 2019. We asked for plates that not only looked beautiful, but are durable and suitable for daily use as well. About three months later, we received word from him that the plates were ready. As we opened the carefully packaged plates when they arrived in February, we were astounded. Every single one of the 40 plates are one-of-a-kind, unique with their own personality. Each one possesses a warmth and charm that reflects the idiosyncrasies of its creator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEach one was made by hand in every step of the process. They all have an elegant presence with their organic form and colors. They are simply beautiful to look at, to contemplate on. They are also an absolute pleasure to use daily; each one is a conversation piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cultivate Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50366672339224,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/5737\/8153\/files\/cultivate-march-2025-wagashi-v3-0883_51c0704b-542b-402d-a6f0-e96423abb6b0.jpg?v=1750053226"},{"product_id":"pitche-green-gourd","title":"Pitcher Green Gourd","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA beautiful one-of-a-kind pitcher crafted by Jingdezhen ceramicist Wang Xinghua. It has a delicate curved spout that offers extremely precise and controlled pours. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis pitcher is part of our Summer 2025 commission from Wang. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWang uses his own special formulation of Jingdezhen clay and porcelain for these pieces. Each piece is thrown on a wheel and then shaped by hand. After being bisqued at 800°C, they are treated with natural glazes that Wang has formulated for them, and then reduction-fired at 1300°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe have long admired Wang’s ceramics for being rooted in daily life: his adept craftsmanship is dedicated to making something very simple, and a large part of his pottery’s elegance is in how well it functions. This holds true on every level of detail: beyond how the lid and cup might fit perfectly together, into how they sit so comfortably in the hand of the person making tea, or how the wet leaves vividly appear against the matte-white glaze of the vessel.  These pieces are meant to be used every day, for many years, and have an aesthetic warmth to them that indicates this – an inviting quality well suited to vessels, and that we may best describe as “open.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe have been using Wang’s teaware at our tea bar since Cultivate opened, and our love and appreciation for them has grown profoundly over time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e**\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Please note that, as each pitcher is made by hand and naturally fired, they differ slightly in size, shape, colorations, and tone. The actual item you receive may have slight variations to the one photographed; these variations are an intentional part of this collection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e. . .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e⌀: 89 mm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eH: 68 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cultivate Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51567415230744,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/5737\/8153\/files\/20260112_Cultivate_14195_WEB.jpg?v=1768690011"},{"product_id":"clamshell-glaze-pitcher","title":"Clamshell Glaze Pitcher","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful one-of-a-kind pitcher crafted by Jingdezhen ceramicist Wang Xinghua. A muted, sand-toned glaze with strata that seemed formed by calcification. The subtle rings culminate in a thin dark line marking the lip of the vessel. It has a delicate curved spout that offers extremely precise and controlled pours. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis pitcher is part of our Spring Summer 2026 commission from Wang. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWang uses his own special formulation of Jingdezhen clay and porcelain for these pieces. Each piece is thrown on a wheel and then shaped by hand. After being bisqued at 800°C, they are treated with natural glazes that Wang has formulated for them, and then reduction-fired at 1300°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe have long admired Wang’s ceramics for being rooted in daily life: his adept craftsmanship is dedicated to making something very simple, and a large part of his pottery’s elegance is in how well it functions. This holds true on every level of detail: beyond how the lid and cup might fit perfectly together, into how they sit so comfortably in the hand of the person making tea, or how the wet leaves vividly appear against the matte-white glaze of the vessel.  These pieces are meant to be used every day, for many years, and have an aesthetic warmth to them that indicates this – an inviting quality well suited to vessels, and that we may best describe as “open.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe have been using Wang’s teaware at our tea bar since Cultivate opened, and our love and appreciation for them has grown profoundly over time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e**\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Please note that, as each pitcher is made by hand and naturally fired, they differ slightly in size, shape, colorations, and tone. The actual item you receive may have slight variations to the one photographed; these variations are an intentional part of this collection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e. . .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e⌀: 70 mm\u003cbr\u003eH: 88 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cultivate Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51652455301400,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/5737\/8153\/files\/20260203_Cultivate_16611_WEB.jpg?v=1770500870"},{"product_id":"ombre-blue-pitcher","title":"Ombre Blue Pitcher","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful one-of-a-kind pitcher crafted by Jingdezhen ceramicist Wang Xinghua. This deep blue glaze runs and bleeds across the surface, with metallic kiln spots suspended in it like sediment. Fluctuating rings of colour wash over the lip of the pitcher, tipping into its soft, white interior. This is an object entirely about liquidity. It has a delicate curved spout that offers extremely precise and controlled pours. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis pitcher is part of our Spring Summer 2026 commission from Wang. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWang uses his own special formulation of Jingdezhen clay and porcelain for these pieces. Each piece is thrown on a wheel and then shaped by hand. After being bisqued at 800°C, they are treated with natural glazes that Wang has formulated for them, and then reduction-fired at 1300°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe have long admired Wang’s ceramics for being rooted in daily life: his adept craftsmanship is dedicated to making something very simple, and a large part of his pottery’s elegance is in how well it functions. This holds true on every level of detail: beyond how the lid and cup might fit perfectly together, into how they sit so comfortably in the hand of the person making tea, or how the wet leaves vividly appear against the matte-white glaze of the vessel.  These pieces are meant to be used every day, for many years, and have an aesthetic warmth to them that indicates this – an inviting quality well suited to vessels, and that we may best describe as “open.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe have been using Wang’s teaware at our tea bar since Cultivate opened, and our love and appreciation for them has grown profoundly over time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e**\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Please note that, as each pitcher is made by hand and naturally fired, they differ slightly in size, shape, colorations, and tone. The actual item you receive may have slight variations to the one photographed; these variations are an intentional part of this collection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e. . .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e⌀: 77 mm\u003cbr\u003eH: 84 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cultivate Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51652456284440,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/5737\/8153\/files\/20260203_Cultivate_16613_WEB.jpg?v=1770500933"},{"product_id":"black-peacock-pitcher-type-i","title":"Black Peacock Pitcher Type I","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA beautiful one-of-a-kind pitcher crafted by Jingdezhen ceramicist Wang Xinghua. It has a delicate curved spout that offers extremely precise and controlled pours. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis pitcher is part of our Spring Summer 2026 commission from Wang. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWang uses his own special formulation of Jingdezhen clay and porcelain for these pieces. Each piece is thrown on a wheel and then shaped by hand. After being bisqued at 800°C, they are treated with natural glazes that Wang has formulated for them, and then reduction-fired at 1300°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe have long admired Wang’s ceramics for being rooted in daily life: his adept craftsmanship is dedicated to making something very simple, and a large part of his pottery’s elegance is in how well it functions. This holds true on every level of detail: beyond how the lid and cup might fit perfectly together, into how they sit so comfortably in the hand of the person making tea, or how the wet leaves vividly appear against the matte-white glaze of the vessel.  These pieces are meant to be used every day, for many years, and have an aesthetic warmth to them that indicates this – an inviting quality well suited to vessels, and that we may best describe as “open.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe have been using Wang’s teaware at our tea bar since Cultivate opened, and our love and appreciation for them has grown profoundly over time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e**\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Please note that, as each pitcher is made by hand and naturally fired, they differ slightly in size, shape, colorations, and tone. The actual item you receive may have slight variations to the one photographed; these variations are an intentional part of this collection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e. . .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e⌀: 72 mm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eH: 95 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cultivate Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51652458643736,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/5737\/8153\/files\/20260203_Cultivate_16615_WEB.jpg?v=1770501064"},{"product_id":"black-peacock-pitcher-type-ii","title":"Black Peacock Pitcher Type II","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA beautiful one-of-a-kind pitcher crafted by Jingdezhen ceramicist Wang Xinghua. It has a delicate curved spout that offers extremely precise and controlled pours. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis pitcher is part of our Spring Summer 2026 commission from Wang. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWang uses his own special formulation of Jingdezhen clay and porcelain for these pieces. Each piece is thrown on a wheel and then shaped by hand. After being bisqued at 800°C, they are treated with natural glazes that Wang has formulated for them, and then reduction-fired at 1300°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe have long admired Wang’s ceramics for being rooted in daily life: his adept craftsmanship is dedicated to making something very simple, and a large part of his pottery’s elegance is in how well it functions. This holds true on every level of detail: beyond how the lid and cup might fit perfectly together, into how they sit so comfortably in the hand of the person making tea, or how the wet leaves vividly appear against the matte-white glaze of the vessel.  These pieces are meant to be used every day, for many years, and have an aesthetic warmth to them that indicates this – an inviting quality well suited to vessels, and that we may best describe as “open.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe have been using Wang’s teaware at our tea bar since Cultivate opened, and our love and appreciation for them has grown profoundly over time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e**\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Please note that, as each pitcher is made by hand and naturally fired, they differ slightly in size, shape, colorations, and tone. The actual item you receive may have slight variations to the one photographed; these variations are an intentional part of this collection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e. . .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e⌀: 74 mm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eH: 96 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cultivate Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51652465459480,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/5737\/8153\/files\/20260203_Cultivate_16616_WEB.jpg?v=1770501154"},{"product_id":"black-peacock-mug","title":"Black Peacock Mug","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful one-of-a-kind mug crafted by Jingdezhen ceramicist Wang Xinghua. Extending this collection beyond teaware, Wang has created perhaps the perfect cup for a cappuccino. Peacock feather teardrops evenly mark the surface of this matte midnight glaze, making this piece both highly attractive, and highly functional. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis pitcher is part of our Spring Summer 2026 commission from Wang. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWang uses his own special formulation of Jingdezhen clay and porcelain for these pieces. Each piece is thrown on a wheel and then shaped by hand. After being bisqued at 800°C, they are treated with natural glazes that Wang has formulated for them, and then reduction-fired at 1300°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe have long admired Wang’s ceramics for being rooted in daily life: his adept craftsmanship is dedicated to making something very simple, and a large part of his pottery’s elegance is in how well it functions. This holds true on every level of detail: beyond how the lid and cup might fit perfectly together, into how they sit so comfortably in the hand of the person making tea, or how the wet leaves vividly appear against the matte-white glaze of the vessel.  These pieces are meant to be used every day, for many years, and have an aesthetic warmth to them that indicates this – an inviting quality well suited to vessels, and that we may best describe as “open.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe have been using Wang’s teaware at our tea bar since Cultivate opened, and our love and appreciation for them has grown profoundly over time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e**\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Please note that, as each pitcher is made by hand and naturally fired, they differ slightly in size, shape, colorations, and tone. The actual item you receive may have slight variations to the one photographed; these variations are an intentional part of this collection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e. . .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e⌀: 84 mm\u003cbr\u003eH: 74 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cultivate Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51652470243608,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/5737\/8153\/files\/20260203_Cultivate_16617_WEB.jpg?v=1770501415"}],"url":"https:\/\/cultivatetea.com\/collections\/summer-2025-wang-xinghua-ceramics.oembed?page=2","provider":"Cultivate Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}