Bright yellow - Luxury Ceramic Coffee Set

The Story of the Colour

This Bright Yellow Dragon Cup draws from one of the most distinguished colours in Chinese history. By the Ming and Qing dynasties, yellow had risen beyond symbolism to become a strictly guarded shade — a colour reserved for emperors, palace halls, ceremonial robes, and the highest expressions of authority. It was a tone associated not only with power, but with prosperity, warmth, and the life-giving force of earth itself.

Our interpretation takes this historic brilliance and softens it into a contemporary, glowing yellow. Bright yet refined, the colour brings an uplifting, auspicious energy to daily use — a shade long linked to good fortune and celebration, now reimagined for modern living.

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.