Describing someone as "boring" isn't about their preference for black, white, and gray, but rather a lack of sensibility in life. We admire those with powerful charm, who seem to effortlessly snap a few perfect photos for Instagram and gain favor. Who wouldn't want a life with such a high sense of self-worth? In reality, this refined and delicate beauty isn't due to a brand label. It comes from integrating one's own understanding to continuously create sensibility, giving new order and vitality to objects.
Beautiful objects possess such magic. Every time I walk into a dazzling store, I'm filled with the urge to buy, like a curious child wanting to play with everything XD. Sometimes, the reason for purchasing an item isn't simply fascination with its appearance. Its presence introduces a long-desired lifestyle, making us fall in love with every morning, lazy afternoon, or even overtime accompanied by it.
Thus, while they become an indispensable comfort in our lives, they also naturally become important elements of it. They reflect different life attitudes/philosophies through details. In short, everyone who has ever bought one will tell you it's a worthwhile expense!
How to choose high-quality crystalline glaze:
Crystalline glazes come in many styles, and prices vary widely. Besides the brand, high-quality tea ware also depends on its place of origin, the glaze formula, and the clay material. Most importantly, it must be harmless to humans.
Buyanqi uses authentic Dehua white porcelain from the "Porcelain Capital." Its kilns are located in the mountains of Quanzhou, Fujian, meeting three "heaven-sent conditions": excellent clay, abundant water, and strong firewood. Historically, Dehua white porcelain, along with silk and tea, was known as one of the "Three Treasures of the East," and was exported overseas during Zheng He's voyages. Today, both the Palace Museum and the British Museum house Dehua masterpieces. It's not just a cultural symbol embodying Eastern aesthetics, but also a crystallization of wisdom witnessing the integration of Chinese and foreign civilizations.
Image source: Chinese Porcelain in the British Museum - Zhihu
Buyanqi's crystalline glaze is a high-temperature crystalline glaze, requiring firing at 1300℃~1400℃ to produce such abundant and brilliant crystal patterns. This temperature is even higher than the 1240°C used for underglaze colors in ordinary electric kilns, ensuring safety and non-toxicity. Furthermore, to achieve a vivid gradient purple, the glaze formula and firing temperature are crucial, as purple crystalline glaze, while beautiful, is actually the most difficult to fire, with a yield rate of only 46%. Indeed, behind beauty lies the dedication of many.
Crystalline glaze usage tips:
If you're a crystalline glaze enthusiast and want to maximize its beauty, you'll also need these items:
- Bubble Fish Tea Pet
Mixing & matching similar or different items and finding interesting tea pets is one of the most enjoyable parts, and also one of the best ways to cultivate sensibility. I won't tell you that putting the plump bubble fish into a crystalline glazed gaiwan or cup with hot tea and watching it blow bubbles will inadvertently make you drink an extra 800ml of water than usual, haha.
- Buyanqi Tea Mats
Always so photogenic, prioritizing beautiful quality without neglecting practicality. They possess both elegant classical charm and unique Eastern mystique, finding a perfect balance between vintage and modern. From the waterproof feature essential for lazy people to the various gorgeous brocade prints, they will gradually become addictive...
- Butterfly Fair Cup
The butterfly embellishment itself is romantic like a landscape. Even without any tea ceremony experience, one can set up an eye-catching tea table. Through the transparent glass walls, you can almost feel the butterflies fluttering gracefully around you~
Finally, to all friends on their journey~ whether you are feeling lost or anxious, you are already great and deserve all the beautiful things in the world. If work/life can't give you positive feedback, then find ways to create positive feedback for yourself. This is how you'll find the motivation to move forward. Nothing is more important than maintaining physical and mental well-being.
