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Mint Green - Luxury Ceramic Coffee Set

Mint Green - Luxury Ceramic Coffee Set

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The Story of the Colour

Inspired by Song dynasty Longquan Celadon, this Mint Green Dragon Cup echoes a glaze once offered as tribute to the imperial court. Long treasured for its jade-like clarity and serene depth, celadon held a place of honour among royalty and scholars alike. This soft, water-like green carries that same quiet nobility — gentle, balanced, and subtly luminous.

Infused with the warmth and smoothness of jade, a stone long revered in Chinese culture, the colour holds a natural softness beneath its cool tone. Reimagined in a contemporary mint green shade, it brings both freshness and calm into daily rituals, carrying forward a lineage of elegance shaped by centuries of appreciation.

Design & Cultural References

The handle and saucer draw inspiration from the first Chinese dragon — the Jade Dragon of the Hongshan Culture, a Neolithic carving from 5,000 to 6,000 years ago. Recognised as one of the earliest dragon motifs in Chinese civilization, it embodies protection, vitality, and an enduring promise of renewal.

The cup body references the traditional Luohan cup, long used in monasteries and literati culture for its stable silhouette and balanced proportions — functional, grounded, and quietly humble.

By weaving history and Chinese aesthetics into a modern form, this design brings tradition into everyday life — allowing cultural heritage to accompany daily rituals and offer a gentle, steady sense of energy.

The Making & Practicality

We consciously source our materials from trusted regions in China, using Dehua porcelain, a fine white porcelain celebrated for its clarity, purity, and long-standing ceramic heritage. Fired at high temperatures, the cup achieves refined density and lasting durability while preserving an elegant finish. It is pleasantly weighted, comfortable to hold, and fully microwave- and dishwasher-safe — crafted to support modern living with quiet ease.

With a 290ml capacity, it adapts naturally to matcha, cappuccino, tea, or any drink you prefer.

Our original design is fully copyright-registered and proudly selected for presentation at London Design Festival.

Inspired by Song dynasty Longquan Celadon, this Mint Green Dragon Cup echoes a glaze once offered as tribute to the imperial court. Long treasured for its jade-like clarity and serene depth, celadon held a place of honour among royalty and scholars alike. This soft, water-like green carries that same quiet nobility — gentle, balanced, and subtly luminous.

 

 

 

Infused with the warmth and smoothness of jade, a stone long revered in Chinese culture, the colour holds a natural softness beneath its cool tone. Reimagined in a contemporary mint green shade, it brings both freshness and calm into daily rituals, carrying forward a lineage of elegance shaped by centuries of appreciation.

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