Why do Chinese tap the table when pouring tea?
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Why do Chinese tap the table when pouring tea?

The Chinese tradition of tapping the table while pouring tea originated from Emperor Qianlong’s 18th-century incognito travels, evolving into a nuanced language of respect. TAOTAO’s ceramic tea cup...
Is it okay to drink Chinese tea everyday?
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Is it okay to drink Chinese tea everyday?

Drinking Chinese tea daily is safe and beneficial when using high-quality ceramic cups like TAOTAO’s. Their toxin-free, nano-sealed designs preserve 98% of tea’s antioxidants while preventing heavy...
Not all tea cups are made with ceramic Ru kiln craftsmanship
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Not all tea cups are made with ceramic Ru kiln craftsmanship

True Ru kiln tea cups, renowned for their sky-blue crackle glaze, are exceedingly rare due to the craft’s historical complexity. TAOTAO resurrects this 1,000-year-old art using authentic ash glazes...
What is Ru kiln ceramic craftsmanship
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What is Ru kiln ceramic craftsmanship

Ru kiln ceramic craftsmanship, perfected during China’s Song Dynasty, combines Gaoshan clay, celadon glazes, and controlled thermal cracking for ethereal beauty. TAOTAO revitalizes this 1,000-year-...
Not all ceramics are called blue and white porcelain
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Not all ceramics are called blue and white porcelain

While blue and white porcelain is iconic, ceramics encompass diverse techniques like underglaze multicolor, 3D sculpting, and bioactive glazes. TAOTAO pushes boundaries with ChromaCore (multi-pigme...
What are the pros of using a ceramic cup?
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What are the pros of using a ceramic cup?

Ceramic tea cups offer unmatched benefits, including pure flavor preservation, heat retention, eco-durability, and artistic versatility. TAOTAO’s artisan ceramics enhance these advantages with Pure...
How do you drink Chinese tea cups?
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How do you drink Chinese tea cups?

Drinking from Chinese tea cups involves a mindful ritual: selecting the right cup (like TAOTAO’s ​Gongfu or everyday designs), preheating with hot water, and savoring small sips to appreciate evolv...
Is it good to drink in a ceramic cup?
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Is it good to drink in a ceramic cup?

Drinking from a ceramic cup is a ​healthier, safer, and more sustainable choice compared to plastic, metal, or glass. ​TAOTAO’s ceramic cups, kiln-fired at 1280°C with non-toxic, FDA-approved glaze...
How can you tell if a cup is china?
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How can you tell if a cup is china?

Authentic Chinese porcelain (“china”) teacups are defined by ​kaolin clay, high firing temperatures (1,300°C+), translucency, and a resonant ring. TAOTAO’s porcelain cups, crafted with Jingdezhen k...