Seven-Color Yaobian. Star River Tianmu Tea Cup

The Seven-Color Yaobian Star River Tianmu Tea Cup is a kind of purple clay tea cup with unique charm, which belongs to the category of Jianzhan.： – **Origin and Cultural Background**：The cup originates from Jianyang, Nanping, Fujian Province, which is one of the birthplaces of Jianzhan. Jianzhan was a royal tea ware in the Song Dynasty, with a long history and profound cultural heritage. – **Production Process**：It is usually made by hand – throwing and fired by traditional wood – firing process. The production process is complex and requires strict control of the firing temperature and the “reduction firing method” in the kiln. The natural glaze color changes occur during the wood – firing process, forming unique seven – color yaobian and other special lusters. – **Material Characteristics**：The tea cup is made of local clay in Jianyang, which is a kind of iron – rich clay. The fired tea cup has a dark brown or black body, with good air permeability and heat – preservation performance, which can better retain the aroma and taste of tea. – **Appearance and Texture**：The surface of the Seven – Color Yaobian Star River Tianmu Tea Cup has unique patterns. On the black glaze surface, there are scattered colored spots or halos. Under the illumination of light, it will reflect colorful lights, like the starry sky at night, changing and mysterious. The patterns are formed naturally in the kiln fire, and each cup’s pattern is unique and cannot be replicated. – **Practical Value**：This kind of tea cup is suitable for brewing fermented teas such as oolong tea and tieguanyin. Its unique body structure can adsorb impurities in the tea soup, making the taste of the tea more mellow, and it can also enhance the tea – tasting experience and add more elegance to the tea – making process.