tea cups, pots and their place at the table — an original illustration — ILLUSTRATED STUDY / 06PORCELAIN HOUR

Tea moments · An independent notebook

The vessel matters

A thoughtful collection of original notes on tea cups, pots and their place at the table. Begin with a small observation, then make room for a closer look.

Explore the journal

“Look once for the shape. Look again for the detail.”

From the journal

Small things, well noticed.

All six notes

01Observe

A cup silhouette

Draw the bowl and handle of a favorite cup.

02Observe

A vessel measure

Record the usable amount of water in the chosen pot.

03Practice

A lid and tray plan

Arrange the loose pieces so the table stays uncluttered.

04Practice

A rim comparison

Notice how two cup shapes change the drinking experience.

05Reflect

A pot-to-cup note

Record how many comfortable servings the vessel gives.

06Reflect

A tea shelf sketch

Plan a small storage area for the equipment.

A note from the notebook

Start where you are.

Keep a small tray and a pencil nearby. This collection begins with porcelain cups and a simple idea: attention is something you can practice.

Find a starting point