{"product_id":"travel-teapot-set-two-cups-blue-bird-qing-dynasty","title":"Travel Teapot Set \u0026 Two Cups - Blue Bird Qing Dynasty","description":"\u003cp\u003eA compact porcelain teapot and two cups painted with blue birds and spring blossoms, inspired by Qing Dynasty tea ware. It travels in a padded fabric case with a wooden tray, turning a hotel room or a desk corner into a place to steep, pour and sit for a moment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eThe pattern and the quiet it brings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDelicate blue birds perch among flowering branches, a motif drawn from eighteenth-century Chinese porcelain, when naturalistic painting on white glaze reached its height.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe teapot's rounded form and arched handle sit comfortably in the hand, the spout tapers to control the pour, and the two cups are sized for slow sipping rather than a single gulp.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEverything nests onto the wooden tray and slots into the fabric case, so you can carry a small tea ritual with you, to work, to a retreat, to a friend's house.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe act of steeping and pouring slows you down; the pattern asks you to look closely, and the ritual of two cups invites company or marks a deliberate pause alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePorcelain in the Qing tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set is made from fine white porcelain, glazed smooth and fired to a satin finish. The blue-bird-and-blossom motif echoes Qing Dynasty export ware, when Chinese porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt travelled the tea trade routes and shaped European taste for two centuries. This contemporary piece honours that aesthetic: naturalistic brushwork, restrained palette, and a balance between decoration and empty space that lets the eye rest.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to steep and pour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm the pot with a little hot water first, then discard it. Add loose tea or a tea bag, pour freshly boiled water, and steep to taste. Pour through the spout into the cups, refilling the pot as needed. Rinse after use with warm water; hand-wash to preserve the painted detail, as dishwashers may dull the glaze over time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the case\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne teapot with lid and wire handle, two coordinating cups, a wooden tray to hold them steady, and a padded fabric travel case in slate blue with contrast stitching. The case has a top handle and a zip closure, protecting the porcelain in transit.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhere tea meets stillness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Chinese tea culture, the gongfu tradition emphasises small vessels, multiple infusions, and full attention to the leaves, the water, and the company. This set's compact scale and careful design honour that philosophy, not as strict ceremony, but as an invitation to slow down and notice. The two cups suggest sharing, or simply a second cup for yourself an hour later, the tea still warm enough to matter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eA considered gift for tea lovers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits anyone who travels often and misses a proper cup of tea, or someone building a mindful morning ritual at home. The portability and the hand-painted detail make it a thoughtful present for a milestone, a move abroad, or simply for a friend who values beauty in small daily acts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the teapot have an infuser?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe photos do not show a removable infuser basket, so loose tea will steep freely in the pot. Use a small strainer when pouring, or choose a tea that doesn't need one, rolled oolong, whole-leaf black, or a single-serving bag.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe in the dishwasher or microwave?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWe recommend hand-washing to protect the painted decoration and the glaze. Microwaving is not advised, as uneven heating can stress fine porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the pot keep tea hot for travel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is not insulated, so it cools at the rate porcelain naturally does. It's best used for steeping and drinking in one sitting, not for keeping tea hot over hours.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHAMTAM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53927988494650,"sku":"TeaP-40","price":38.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/8307\/0266\/files\/travel-teapot-set-two-cups-blue-bird-qing-dynasty-cover.png?v=1787203556","url":"https:\/\/shamtam.com\/products\/travel-teapot-set-two-cups-blue-bird-qing-dynasty","provider":"SHAMTAM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}