In the heart of a city afternoon, a cup of tea is more than a fragrant sip—it becomes a quiet poem of your own.
Afternoon Tea Poetry is a contemporary tea ritual installation curated by Taiwanese porcelain artist Heinrich Wang. Centered around seven signature white porcelain works from NewChi Porcelain, this artistic experience reinterprets the modern tea ceremony. Through spatial staging and poetic storytelling, each porcelain piece becomes more than a vessel—it becomes a verse, a visual and emotional entry point into a refined life of balance, mindfulness, and elegance.
“Tea carries time; the vessel carries feeling. A modern tea setting doesn’t need to replicate tradition. It just needs to be sincere—and poetic.”
— Heinrich Wang
Seven Sets, Seven Moments: I sip, therefore I am.
Each of the seven tea sets featured in Afternoon Tea Poetry reflects a distinct emotional tone and lifestyle metaphor—from the graceful movement of wind to the serenity of water, from confident poise to ritual reverence. Through minimal yet symbolic porcelain forms, Heinrich Wang invites viewers to taste not only tea, but also a renewed aesthetic of modern ritual and Zen-inspired living.
Dancing in the Wind
Gliding freely into weightless elegance
In Dancing in the Wind, the air shimmers with a cool breeze and afternoon light. The tilted cup seems to take flight—light as a paper airplane, dancing into freedom. A stone base anchors it, evoking a quiet tension between movement and stillness, sky and earth. This is not about traditional formalities. It is about letting go.
👉 Perfect for: Those seeking mental lightness in urban life
Ballet
Elegance upright, confidence held firm
Ballet is not fragile—it’s resilient. Like a dancer mid-pirouette, the tea vessel stands tall against a cool steel surface. The black metal base reflects an unwavering presence. It speaks to everyone who has ever endured, persevered, and then risen elegantly again.
👉 Perfect for: Celebrating promotions, milestones, or personal victories
Blazing
Breaking form to discover your own rhythm
Blazing disrupts expectations. With its geometric composition and textured terrain, it reflects an inner reconstruction—a proposal to redefine what a tea set can be. It is artful rebellion in porcelain, chosen by creatives and collectors who dare to step off the beaten path.
Abiding in Fullness
Tasting harmony through flowing lines
In Eastern philosophy, the circle symbolizes wholeness. Abiding in Fullness captures this spirit through soft, flowing curves and a stage shaped like moving water. It invites a mindset of acceptance: to receive what comes and release what doesn’t. Serenity is its essence.
👉 Perfect for: Thoughtful gifts for mentors, elders, or moments of gratitude
Film Script
A script written in tea, one sip at a time
Minimalism takes center stage in Film Notes. Against a pure white porcelain stage, the rich amber of tea becomes the only focus. It’s a meditation on simplicity—a space where black and white, square and circle, shadow and steeped leaf quietly co-exist.
👉 Perfect for: Slow-living enthusiasts, minimalists, and tea meditators
Spring Bloom
Literary elegance framed in a modern pavilion
Inspired by traditional Chinese pavilions, Spring Bloom brings poetry to life. Its octagonal design symbolizes harmony between strength and softness. With flowing water, framed windows, and natural light, this setting becomes a page for one’s thoughts, feelings, and gentle afternoon revelations.
👉 Perfect for: Writers, readers, and admirers of Eastern aesthetics
Imperial Memories
The grandeur of ritual, framed in flowing arcs
Imperial Memories elevates tea into a performance of respect and grace. Ascending tiers reference imperial ceremony; curved cups and handles echo ancient order and refined hospitality. To lift the cup, sip, and return it to its place—every gesture becomes part of a modern-day ritual.
👉 Perfect for: Corporate gifting, symbolic milestones, and timeless collections
Why We Still Need a Tea Ceremony
As modern life accelerates, the need for slow, intentional rituals becomes even more vital. Today’s tea setting isn’t about replicating traditional formality—it’s about creating a space to connect with the present moment. Afternoon Tea Poetry offers this space: artistic, refined, and deeply personal.
Whether for solo afternoons, conversations with close friends, or thoughtful gifting, these seven porcelain tea sets are elegant entry points into a life shaped by grace and awareness.
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NewChi Porcelain｜Original porcelain design from Taiwan, celebrating ritual, elegance, and poetic living.
