Time for Tea
Ceramics
Various sizes
June 2015
Tea is an important part of global culture, with every one having their own exclusive rituals of consumption. It brings out the intimate; friends talk about families, sad stories, and gossips over a cup of tea.
In history, tea also once served as a proclamation of freedom. It can be as cheap as water, but can also be a more expensive than gold. Sometimes one likes it pertaining to their own unique culture, sometimes one likes it fusion.
This tea set is a eclectic representation for individuals that enjoy tea, with its own value and diverse cultural associations.
The entire set resembles a setting in classic Chinese garden paintings: rain, lotus, and pond portrayed through styles and color. American plastic utensils channel young millennials consuming tea and dessert in modern, fast-paced, setting like boba shops. In contrast, important element such as a Japanese tea grinder and hot kettle are instruments that bring to mind slow-paced traditional tea ceremony.
