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The thick clay walls distribute heat slowly and evenly, allowing tea leaves to steep at a more controlled, gradual temperature that extracts the full complexity of flavour without the bitterness that rapid boiling in metal can produce. Many tea practitioners and chai connoisseurs find that the same tea brewed in a clay kettle tastes noticeably more rounded and nuanced than tea brewed in a metal or glass vessel. The clay itself contributes a faint mineral note that enhances the natural taste of the tea rather than competing with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOur terracotta tea plates are the finishing touch of a traditional chai service — perfectly sized platforms for resting a kulhad or chai cup, holding a biscuit or small snack, and completing the visual composition of a thoughtfully laid tea table. Together, a kulhad, a tea plate, and a clay kettle create a chai service that is authentic, beautiful, eco-friendly, and genuinely superior to anything mass-produced. Available individually and as complete chai service sets — an exceptional gift for tea lovers, café owners, and anyone who wants to honour the tradition of a properly made cup of chai.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"terracotta-saucer-black-glazed-clay-cup-plate","title":"Terracotta Saucer — Black Glazed Clay Cup Plate","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"786\"\u003eThe right saucer does more than catch drips. It completes the object, gives it somewhere to rest, and says something about the care that went into the cup it holds. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"564\"\u003eTerracotta Black Glazed Saucer\u003c\/strong\u003e is the natural companion to our terracotta coffee cup — hand-formed from the same \u003cstrong data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"663\"\u003enatural clay\u003c\/strong\u003e, finished with the same \u003cstrong data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"713\"\u003efood-safe black glaze\u003c\/strong\u003e on the interior surface, and sized to pair perfectly with the cup set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003eThe saucer has a slightly raised inner ring that holds the cup securely without sliding, and a flat outer rim that gives it visual weight and stability. The interior black glaze is smooth and easy to wipe clean. The exterior base is natural unglazed terracotta — the same warm burnt-orange clay as the cup, so the pair sits together as a cohesive, beautifully matched set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003e5 inches wide\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003e1 inch tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a compact, well-proportioned saucer — suitable for the espresso cup size it pairs with, and equally useful on its own as a small clay plate for accompaniments, biscuits, or snacks. Food-safe interior. An excellent addition to the cup as a gift set — or useful individually as a small clay serving plate for snacks and sweets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1783\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural terracotta clay, hand-formed \u0026amp; kiln-fired\u003cbr data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1609\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1783\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003eInterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Food-safe black glaze\u003cbr data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1665\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1783\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1665\"\u003eExterior Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural unglazed terracotta\u003cbr data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1783\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pairing with terracotta coffee cup · small snack plate · gifting as set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003eA worthy companion that completes your coffee ritual beautifully.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soul Of Soil","offers":[{"title":"2","offer_id":50704220324087,"sku":null,"price":449.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/2968\/7799\/files\/IMG_4147.jpg?v=1777224957"},{"product_id":"terracotta-teapot-handcrafted-clay-kettle-engraved-motifs","title":"Terracotta Teapot — Handcrafted Clay Kettle with Hand-Engraved Motifs","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"7127\" data-end=\"7559\"\u003eTea is one of the oldest rituals in the world, and the vessel you make it in matters more than most people realise. 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The slightly porous nature of the clay can subtly mellow the bitterness of strong teas, and the warmth-retaining properties of fired clay keep your tea at drinking temperature longer than thin ceramic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7877\" data-end=\"8169\"\u003eThe teapot is hand-engraved with a geometric pattern of radiating lines and cross forms — visible on the body and lid — giving it a visual richness that plain clay pots lack. 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The result is a tactile, deeply satisfying surface that rewards the close look and the touch, and that catches light and shadow in a way that makes even a simple saucer a pleasure to look at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3629\" data-end=\"3955\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong data-start=\"3632\" data-end=\"3649\"\u003e5 inches wide\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"3654\" data-end=\"3669\"\u003e1 inch tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a flat, stable saucer with a slightly raised inner rim to hold the cup securely. The natural terracotta finish — warm burnt-orange, unglazed, completely natural — means it pairs beautifully not just with our terracotta cup but with any natural or earthy tableware aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3957\" data-end=\"4092\"\u003eFood-safe, chemical-free, completely natural. 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