Shino Cloud, No. 9
Shino Cloud, No. 9
Shino・Stoneware・Wood-fired・Knife-cut
Tea bowls in Zhang Yun Cheng’s Shino Cloud series were first hand-thrown, then shaped with a series of knife-cuts to create their unique geometric facets. A final turn on the wheel smoothed away the angularity, giving the bowls a comfortable rounded profile.
This particular bowl was glazed in thick gray shino on its interior and exterior surfaces, then fired in a wood-kiln for five days. Some crawling is visible on both surfaces, revealing patches of raw clay. There is a unique orange tint to one section of this bowl’s interior. The thick glaze also exhibits a network of crazing across its surface, an effect accentuated by the pre-seasoning that the ceramicist has given to this piece.
The thick glaze is celadon-like, fired to create a fat-like texture that is exceptionally smooth and exceptionally comfortable to hold. This bowl has a wider diameter than others in the series.
Approximate dimensions: 95mm tall, 115mm diameter, 425ml・Artist: 張允澄
About Tea Bowls
In Taiwan, tea bowls are often used to drink loose leaf tea. It's quite simple and works wonders on most of our teas.
Simply warm a tea bowl, add tea leaves, and add water. We suggest using 1 to 2 grams less tea than our normal recommended dosage. Fill the bowl 2/3 of the way to the top. Pour a steady stream of water over the leaves to help them settle to the bottom. Steep until leaves have just opened. Sip, and add more water if necessary.
Usage and care: Hand-wash only, mild detergent is ok.
Packaging Guide
Our teas come in your choice of resealable pouches or gift canisters—both are fully recyclable! Depending on the size of the tea leaves, our canisters can accommodate anywhere from 30g – 240g of loose tea. Plus, they make great gifts. |
Size chart
Size guide
More familiar with our old quantities? Here’s the conversion:
Metric quantities | Ounce equivalent | Servings |
30 grams (new size!) | 1.05 oz. | 5-8 |
60 grams | 2.10 oz. | 10-15 |
120 grams | 4.20 oz. | 20-30 |
240 grams | 8.46 oz. | 40-60 |