【Mu Chun Life】 Wood-Fired Gold & Silver Glaze Tea Set (One Teapot, One Sea, Six Cups) - Yingge Masterpiece by Ye Min-Hsiang

→ Product Introduction Wood firing is one of the oldest methods of ceramic production, primarily using wood as fuel. It requires four days of firing to reach the desired temperature. The ash and oils from the burning wood then form a unique outer layer on each wood-fired piece, known as the ash glaze. The artistic value of wood firing is undeniable. The distinctive ash glaze ensures that no two pieces are ever exactly alike, making uniqueness its most cherished quality. Therefore, wood-fired creations best showcase the artist's personality and highlight the collector's discerning artistic taste. Wood firing can be broadly divided into unglazed and glazed firing. Unglazed firing involves firing the clay body directly without any glaze, revealing the most rustic texture of wood firing. Glazed firing, on the other hand, adds the effects of various glazes to the natural ash glaze, resulting in incredibly diverse and transformative works. Beyond its artistic merit, wood firing imparts a special quality due to the natural carbon adherence during the firing process. This makes wood-fired vessels, whether used for boiling water or enjoying tea, enhance the sweetness and clarity of the beverage. This inherent functional advantage elevates wood-fired pieces beyond mere aesthetic appeal to practical utility. Thus, a good wood-fired piece should not only be beautiful but also functional. Master Ye, drawing on years of experience, meticulously adjusts each piece to ensure it is both user-friendly and durable. → Product Specifications Wood-Fired Gold & Silver Glaze Tea Set (One Teapot, One Sea, Six Cups) Teapot: 7.8 x 12.5 x 7 cm | 160 ml Sea: 7 x 12.2 x 8.2 cm | 220 ml Cup: 7 x 7 x 4 cm | 60 ml (Length x Width x Height cm) → Purchase Notes * Most products in this design 館 are purely handmade. The glaze or ash patterns on each piece will vary, which is part of the charm of ceramic art. Therefore, once a piece is sold out, it will not be restocked, and an identical piece cannot be found. If a piece you like is purchased by someone else, we regret that you will need to choose another item from the design 館。We apologize for any inconvenience. Alternatively, you may contact the designer to see if a more similar piece is available. * Dimensions are measured by hand and may have an error of within 0.5 cm. * Pieces may exhibit some marks from the production process, as they are handmade or semi-handmade. These are normal traces of craftsmanship. * During the firing process, the natural distribution of glaze and ash is normal and is precisely what NATURE GLAZE emphasizes – the inherent nature of ceramics. If you have any questions about the product, please send us a private message. * Product images are taken in a studio with adjusted lighting and environment. No post-production editing is used. Please refer to the actual product color as the standard; variations will not be considered defects. → Artist Introduction 【Master Ye Min-Hsiang】 Apprenticed under Professor Wu Yu-Tang ◎ Experience 1979 Kiln Department Manager, San Xi Tang Ceramic Company 1986 Founder, Xiang Yi Ceramic Studio 1993 Consultant, Gan Tang Xuan Ceramic Arts Co., Ltd. 1998 Glaze Technology Advisor, Thai Factory, Xin Zhu Pottery Co., Ltd. 1998 Master Craftsman, Ceramics Department, Yingge Vocational High School of Industry & Commerce 2001 Consultant, Shandong Factory, Gan Tang Xuan Ceramic Arts Co., Ltd. 2002 Deputy General Manager, Jiaxing Quan You Handicrafts Co., Ltd. 2003 Production Manager, Shanghai Qidong Huatai Ceramic Products Co., Ltd. 2005 Glaze Technology Advisor, Malaysian Specialty Ceramics Company ◎ Exhibited Works 1995 Professor Wu Yu-Tang and Student Joint Exhibition 2010 Crystal Glaze Appraisal Exhibition, Taiwan Ceramic Museum (Title: Crystal Series Six-Color Cups) 2011 New Ceramic Product Appraisal Exhibition, Taiwan Ceramic Museum (Title: Sky Blue Ru Ware) 2011 Classic Brand Exhibition of Taiwanese Ceramics, Taiwan Ceramic Museum (Title: Crystal Series Six-Color Cups) 2012 Golden Ceramic Art Award, Taiwan Ceramic Museum (Title: Happiness) 2012 Taiwan Excellent Craft Products Appraisal (Title: Happiness) 2012 Taiwanese Lifestyle Craft Design Competition, Food Culture Creative Product (Title: Abundance within Ru Ware) 2013 Selected for Taiwan Excellent Craft Products (Xiang Yi Ceramic Studio) 2013 Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Featured Tableware Appraisal Exhibition (Sky Blue - Lucky Tea Set) 2013 Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Featured Tableware Appraisal Exhibition (Tian Mu Iron Spot Glaze Bowl) 2013 Certificate of Appraisal for Taiwan Excellent Craft Products (Tea Flower Pattern Incense Plate) 2014 Taiwan Creative Living · New Ceramic Product Appraisal Exhibition - (Curved Pattern Teapot Tea Set) 2014 Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Trademark Licensing Appraisal - (Tea Flower Pattern Incense Plate) 2014 Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Trademark Licensing Appraisal - (Perfect Tea Set) 2014 Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Trademark Licensing Appraisal - (Tea Leaf Green Glaze Covered Cup) 2014 New Taipei City Top Ten Quality Souvenir Awards, Creative Lifestyle Group Winner - (Happiness Tea Set) 2015 Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Trademark Licensing Appraisal - (Elegant Teapot) 2015 Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Trademark Licensing Appraisal - (Tian Mu Cups - Gold, Red Gold, Green Gold, 3 styles) 2015 Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Trademark Licensing Appraisal - (Happiness Tea Set) 2016 New Taipei City Top Ten Quality Souvenir Awards, Creative Lifestyle Group Winner - (Lucky Tea Set) 2020 "2020 New Taipei City Featured Products Selection" shortlisted for the Life Essentials Group with "Covered Bowl Tea Ware" 2021 Yingge Kiln Brand Project - Trademark Licensing Appraisal - (NATURE GLAZE Coffee Filter Cup) 2022 National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Center - Taiwan Green Craft Selection - (NATURE GLAZE Coffee Filter Cup) 2023 National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Center - Taiwan Green Craft Selection (Maze Filter Cup) 2023 National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Center - Taiwan Green Craft Selection (Small Edge Cup) 2025 "Where Things Belong" - Exhibition on Rituals in Life (NATURE GLAZE Coffee Filter Cup) 2026 Quan Lian Shan Mei Cultural and Arts Foundation, Yilan Traditional Arts Center, Qiao Yi Hall Exhibition and Sale → Design Story A local ceramic studio in Yingge, Taiwan, where design and production are deeply rooted in Taiwan, offering aesthetically pleasing and functional ceramic coffee ware. Several Taiwanese master craftsmen with decades of experience blend traditional pottery techniques with coffee culture, making coffee and beauty an integral part of life. Additionally, our master potters have extensive experience in producing tea sets and hand-thrown vessels. NATURE GLAZE Studio also offers exquisite tea sets and purely handmade ceramic items.