{"product_id":"ru-style-cat-gongfu-tea-set","title":"Ru-Style Cat Gongfu Tea Set – Bail-Handle Teapot \u0026 6 Cups","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eRu-style gongfu tea set\u003c\/strong\u003e — a bail-handle teapot and six cups in the soft, crackled celadon glaze of the Song-dynasty Ru kiln. Three designs to choose from: a \u003cstrong\u003ecute cat\u003c\/strong\u003e, a spray of \u003cstrong\u003ewisteria\u003c\/strong\u003e, or the \u003cstrong\u003esolid\u003c\/strong\u003e glaze left bare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Ru Glaze\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e汝窑 (Rǔ yáo) — the Ru kiln — was one of the five great kilns of the Song dynasty, prized for a sky-blue celadon so fine it was made for the court. The glaze here keeps that quiet color and its fine web of crackle (开片), which opens across the surface like ice on a pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Bail-Handle Teapot\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e提梁壶 (tí liáng hú) — a teapot lifted by a loop that arcs over the lid, poured with a gentle two-handed tilt. The pot sits with six small cups in a line, enough for a gongfu session with friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThree Designs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCat\u003c\/strong\u003e (萌猫) — a round, curious cat painted on the pot and cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWisteria\u003c\/strong\u003e (紫藤花) — a trailing spray of purple wisteria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid\u003c\/strong\u003e (纯色) — the glaze left clean and unadorned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGift-Boxed\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach set arrives in its own \u003cstrong\u003egift box\u003c\/strong\u003e, ready to hand to someone who would sit down for tea. Add a \u003cstrong\u003ebamboo tray\u003c\/strong\u003e to carry the whole set to the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash and air-dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse the teapot before first use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid abrasive scrubbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Quiet Ritual\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRu glaze asks for the slow ritual it was made for: water just off the boil, a first pour to wake the leaves, and cups small enough that each round is worth savoring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Changnan Objects","offers":[{"title":"Solid \/ No Tray","offer_id":48440426561742,"sku":null,"price":87.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cat \/ No Tray","offer_id":48440426594510,"sku":null,"price":91.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wisteria \/ No Tray","offer_id":48440426627278,"sku":null,"price":91.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Solid \/ Bamboo Tray","offer_id":48440426660046,"sku":null,"price":104.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cat \/ Bamboo Tray","offer_id":48440426692814,"sku":null,"price":108.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wisteria \/ Bamboo Tray","offer_id":48440426725582,"sku":null,"price":108.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/9451\/2334\/files\/O1CN01SJg6A72KVufq2f0Jx__2219249279563-0-cib.jpg?v=1791530784","url":"https:\/\/changnanobjects.com\/products\/ru-style-cat-gongfu-tea-set","provider":"Changnan Objects","version":"1.0","type":"link"}