If you love frogs, or tea, you're going to ADORE this frog fairness cup!
 
Each gong dao bei is hand-thrown, hand-painted, and full of gentle personality; it feels a little like it wandered straight out of a misty mountain pond and onto your tea table. The adorable little frogs bring a playful charm to a form rooted in serious craftsmanship.
 
Made for slow Gongfu sessions, peaceful mornings, and unhurried conversations, this set is one of those pieces that makes tea feel just a little more special.
 
Why You’ll Love It
 
Fully Handmade, From Clay to Kiln
Each piece is hand-thrown and fully hand-formed using high-temperature special clay, then fired at 1310°C. Every brushstroke, every curve, and every subtle variation is part of the story, and as such, no two sets are ever exactly alike.
 
Wabi-Sabi Beauty
This set embraces the beauty of imperfection - soft glaze variation, organic form, and the visible warmth of handwork. It carries the quiet philosophy of “Tao follows nature”, letting clay behave like clay, and fire leave its honest mark.
 
Playful, Yet Refined
The tiny frogs add personality without overwhelming the elegance of the form. It’s charming without being childish, and whimsical without losing its grounding in traditional ceramic artistry.
 
Made to Be Used & Loved
High-fired stoneware makes this set durable, heat-retentive, and perfect for years of daily tea sessions.
 
About the Artist: Chen Faming
 
This set was created by Chen Faming, an award-winning ceramic artist and recognised master of Chinese arts and crafts. I am so lucky to have him create this art for us. 
 
He was born in Ganzhou, Jiangxi in 1976 and graduated Jingdezhen College studying Ceramic Art Design in 2003. His work has received multiple provincial and national awards, including the China Fine Teaware Golden Ram Gold Award, and he has earned top honours in both ceramic art creation and wheel-throwing competitions.
 
Chen Faming’s work reflects decades of dedication to traditional ceramic technique while embracing expressive, modern design. His philosophy centres on harmony between hand, material, and nature, allowing clay and fire to speak honestly.
 
Available in two slightly different styles - one with a swirly inside, one with a full red inside.