What should you remember about celadon ceramics?

Celadon is not a color, it is a variation. Celadon refers to a centuries-old glazing technique, renowned for its hues ranging from soft green to grey-blue, reminiscent of jade.

How does the HOLLIN house select its teas when it comes to celadon ceramics?

We taste every batch before listing it and work exclusively with pure teas. Oxidation, roasting and terroir are what create the notes: sourcing therefore focuses on the artisan's craft, not on added flavourings.

Where can you discover and taste these teas in Île-de-France?

At the HOLLIN du Goût counter, 22 avenue de la République, 78500 Sartrouville, open Monday to Saturday from 10h to 20h. There, you can smell the dry leaves, compare several grand crus and leave with the batch suited to your practice. Orders are also shipped throughout France and internationally.

Celadon ceramic bowl with crackled glaze, selected by HOLLIN in Sartrouville

Celadon ceramics: jade, neutrality and purity of green tea

Written by Dian VAULTIER·20 August 2026

In Brief

Celadon is not a color, it is a variation.
Celadon refers to a thousand-year-old glazing technique, renowned for its shades ranging from soft green to blue-grey, reminiscent of jade.
The expertise of the HOLLIN tea sommelier: celadon ceramics decoded by a purist Tea House, with no added flavorings, based in Sartrouville (Île-de-France) and shipping its grand crus worldwide.

Celadon is not a color, it is a variation. And it is precisely this variation, impermeable and neutral, that makes it an ideal vessel for green teas.

A jade-coloured treasure

Celadon refers to a thousand-year-old glazing technique, renowned for its shades ranging from soft green to blue-grey, reminiscent of jade. It can be found in Ru porcelain from China, as well as in Korea and Japan.

This ceramic is prized in the art of tea for its aesthetics, but also and above all for its neutrality of taste.

Why choose celadon for your green teas

Unlike the porous teapots of Yixing, celadon is impermeable. It retains no memory of herbal teas past.

It is therefore an ideal choice for discovering the purity of a green tea without aromatic interference. Each cup is a starting point, never a memory.

A piece to live with

Each handcrafted celadon piece is unique: variations in kiln temperature create unpredictable transformations in the glaze, a phenomenon known as yao bian.

We display our celadon pieces alongside the teas best suited to them, in Sartrouville. You can come and hold them, with no obligation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What should you remember about celadon ceramics?: Celadon is not a color, it is a variation. Celadon refers to a centuries-old glazing technique, renowned for its hues ranging from soft green to grey-blue, reminiscent of jade.
How does the HOLLIN house select its teas when it comes to celadon ceramics?: We taste every batch before listing it and work exclusively with pure teas. Oxidation, roasting and terroir are what create the notes: sourcing therefore focuses on the artisan's craft, not on added flavourings.
Where can you discover and taste these teas in Île-de-France?: At the HOLLIN du Goût counter, 22 avenue de la République, 78500 Sartrouville, open Monday to Saturday from 10h to 20h. There, you can smell the dry leaves, compare several grand crus and leave with the batch suited to your practice. Orders are also shipped throughout France and internationally.