Purple Butterfly Glass Tea Pitcher – 280ml | Heat-Resistant Gongfu Tea Fairness Cup

Pour with intention. Share with beauty. The Purple Butterfly Glass Tea Pitcher is a vessel that transforms the simple act of pouring tea into something quietly extraordinary - its heat-resistant crystal glass suffused with a soft, luminous violet hue, and adorned with delicate butterfly motifs that seem to hover in the glass like a dream caught in amber.

The Butterfly – A Symbol of Transformation and Grace
In both Eastern and Western traditions, the butterfly carries a meaning of rare beauty: transformation, freedom, and the fleeting, precious nature of the present moment. In Chinese culture, the butterfly (蝶) is a symbol of joy, love, and the soul's lightness - immortalized in the famous Zhuangzi dream, where the philosopher wonders whether he is a man dreaming of being a butterfly, or a butterfly dreaming of being a man. To pour tea through this pitcher is to invite that spirit of graceful transformation into your tea ceremony.

Violet Glass – Color with Depth
The soft purple tone of this pitcher is not merely decorative - it creates a visual alchemy when filled with tea. Watch as the warm amber of an oolong or the pale gold of a white tea glows through the violet glass, the colors layering into something unexpected and beautiful. The purple hue shifts subtly with the light, now deep and jewel-like, now soft and translucent - a color that rewards attention.

Heat-Resistant Borosilicate Glass
Crafted from premium heat-resistant glass, this pitcher is designed for the demands of the gongfu tea ceremony - safe for boiling water, easy to clean, and built to last. The glass is thick enough to feel substantial in the hand, yet clear enough to reveal every nuance of the tea within.

The Fairness Cup – Sharing Tea Equally
Known in Chinese as the Gongdao Bei (公道杯) - the "Cup of Fairness" - this pitcher plays a central role in the gongfu tea ceremony. Tea is brewed in a gaiwan or teapot, then poured into the pitcher to equalize the strength before being distributed to each guest's cup. Every guest receives the same tea, the same strength, the same care. It is a small ritual of equality and generosity that lies at the heart of Chinese tea culture.

Perfect for the Modern Tea Lover
Whether you are new to gongfu tea or a seasoned practitioner, this pitcher is a beautiful and functional addition to any tea table. Its compact size makes it equally at home in a minimalist apartment or a dedicated tea room, and its striking appearance makes it a conversation piece as much as a tea tool. It also makes an exceptional gift for anyone who loves tea, beauty, or both.

Specifications
• Material: Heat-resistant borosilicate glass
• Color: Purple with butterfly motif
• Capacity: 280ml
• Width: 7.8cm
• Height: 9.7cm
• Hand wash recommended