{"product_id":"unpolished-jade-porcelain-gourd-shaped-teacup","title":"Unpolished Jade Porcelain Teacup Gourd “Fu Lu” Teacup - MoriMa Tea","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Ice Jade Porcelain (bisque-fired Dehua kaolin, 1380°C)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Matte, Hand-Painted Gourd.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 6.8 cm \/ 2.68 in\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 5.6 cm \/ 2.20 in\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 90 ml \/ 3.0 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe gourd form (葫, pronounced “hu”) holds deep cultural significance. In Chinese tradition, the gourd is a symbol of good fortune, abundance, and protection — its name sounds identical to “blessing and prosperity” (福禄, “Fu Lu”). Every time you lift this Gourd-Shaped Teacup to your lips, you’re not just drinking tea — you’re inviting positive energy into your day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eA Jade Porcelain Teacup that doesn't scream for attention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eSome tea cups are loud. Shiny glazes. Heavy gilding. Shapes that look better on a shelf than in your hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThis one is different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eIcy Jade White Porcelain Teacup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis quiet. Matte. Cool to the touch, like a river stone that's been tumbled smooth for decades. When you pour hot tea into it, the cup warms slowly — not so hot you can't hold it, but enough to know something good is happening inside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eIt holds exactly 90ml. That's not a mistake. That's the sweet spot for gongfu brewing, where you want to taste each short infusion before it cools. Big enough for a satisfying sip. Small enough that you'll actually pay attention to your tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe shape? A gourd. Not because it's cute — because it works. Slightly narrower at the rim, swelling in the middle, then tapering to a stable base. Your fingers find the curve naturally. No awkward gripping. No slipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWhat makes this porcelain different\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eMost white porcelain is glazed. Shiny. A layer of glass on top of clay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThis is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ebisque-fired Ice Jade porcelain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. No glaze. The clay itself is fired at 1380°C until it becomes something else entirely — dense, vitrified, and surprisingly tough. It's not fragile. Drop it on a tile floor and yes, it'll break. But day-to-day? It holds up better than many glazed cups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe material comes from Dehua, China — a region that's been making white porcelain for over 600 years. The French called it\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eBlanc de Chine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor a reason. The clay is naturally low in iron, so it fires to a warm, creamy white — not that stark, sterile white you see in mass-produced tableware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eHere's what you'll notice immediately:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eIt's semi-translucent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHold it up to light and you'll see the silhouette of your tea through the wall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eIt repels water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe surface is hydrophobic. Tea doesn't soak in. No staining, even after years of black tea or shou puer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eIt feels like jade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNot cold and hard like stoneware, but smooth and warm like a polished pebble.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe gourd shape isn't just pretty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eIn Chinese tradition, the gourd represents good fortune. That's nice. But here's what actually matters: the shape works.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe narrower rim focuses on aroma. The wide middle gives your fingers something to hold onto. The stable base means it won't tip over when you set it down after a few cups. And because the porcelain is unglazed, you get a better grip — no slippery surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eIt's also small. 6.8cm across. 5.6cm tall. It'll nestle into your palm and disappear. You'll forget you're holding it. That's the point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWhat this Jade Porcelain Teacup is not\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eNot microwave safe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(the gold is real metal)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eNot dishwasher safe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(hand wash only — takes 30 seconds)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eNot for people who want a giant latte mug\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eNot glazed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— if you like shiny, slippery surfaces, this will feel strange at first\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MoriMa Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53469038477626,"sku":"TW-TYFCJ-PUHUB518","price":47.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2323\/3605\/files\/UnpolishedJadeWhitePorcelainGourd-ShapedTeacup_1.jpg?v=1779096641","url":"https:\/\/www.morimatea.com\/products\/unpolished-jade-porcelain-gourd-shaped-teacup","provider":"Authentic Chinese tea | Born for You, Burn for MMT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}