Vermilion Clay Wood-Fired Ceramic Tea Caddy

The vermilion clay's hue is a natural expression of the wood-firing process, lending the vessel a deep and mellow aesthetic. The tea caddy's lid is designed for a snug fit, ensuring your tea leaves remain protected from moisture and stay fresh. The porous nature of the clay allows for excellent breathability, preventing the tea's aroma from being trapped and creating the optimal environment for storage. This tea caddy harmoniously blends practicality with natural beauty. Each time you open it, it's an opportunity for a deeper connection with your tea, savoring the pure fragrance of freshly stored leaves. ● Artist: Yang Yi-Chuan ● Dimensions: Diameter 10 cm, Height 10 cm ● Capacity: 4 liang (approx. 150g) of spherical tea leaves — Important Notes — ● Each ceramic piece is handcrafted by the artist, making its design and color unique. Even pieces within the same collection will exhibit subtle variations. ● Wood-fired items are one-of-a-kind. Even with repeated firings, the resulting colors will differ, so don't miss out if you find one you love! ● The rich, layered colors of the ceramic pieces are difficult to fully capture in flat photography. We strive to present the most accurate representation, but please note that colors may vary slightly depending on your computer monitor. The actual product is the definitive standard. — Care Instructions — ● Suitable for hot water and hot food; avoid direct flame heating (e.g., with an alcohol lamp or gas stove) as this may cause cracking or damage. ● Clean with soft materials (sponge, natural loofah); do not use abrasive materials (steel wool, sandpaper) as this may scratch the surface. — The Story of Wood Firing — https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2805/33343940793_f95db781ca_b.jpg Through the master craftsman's dedication, maintaining a continuous four-day, four-night firing process and relying on experience to judge the addition of wood for temperature control, this ancient and labor-intensive technique, nearly lost to time, ensures **each piece is truly one-of-a-kind in the world, impossible to replicate, and worthy of collection.** Wood-fired pieces are intentionally left unglazed, allowing the natural ash produced during firing to bestow a beautiful, non-toxic coating upon each creation.