How many types of tableware are there?

Common types of tableware

The materials of tableware on the market can be roughly divided into: ceramic products, bone china products, strengthened glazed porcelain, strengthened porcelain, white porcelain, crystal, glass, etc.

Ceramic products are mainly made of clay. They are brown or gray in color, thick and loose in texture, and easy to break, but they are rich in history and cultural heritage. Main supplies: Chinese and Japanese teapots or tea sets; suitable for people: those who like tea, or those who pay attention to tasteful life; market price: a wide range. According to the bone china standards set by the United Kingdom, bone china products must contain at least 30% tricalcium phosphate from animal bones, and the finished product must be translucent to be called bone china. The texture of bone china is high-end. Compared with ordinary traditional porcelain, bone china has good light transmittance and can present an elegant, bright and clean texture like jade. In addition, bone china has the characteristics of high plasticity, smooth glaze color, bright and attractive painting, hard and durable texture. Main supplies: Complete sets of bone china tableware, bone china mugs; Suitable for the crowd: Complete sets of bone china tableware are most suitable for family and friends reunions, for family drinks, and can also be used as gifts for relatives and friends on weddings and housewarmings; Market price: Complete sets of bone china tableware are High-end tableware generally has a higher price.

Mixed with reinforced glazed porcelain kaolin and silica oxide, it has been strengthened by high temperatures above 1250 degrees. It is not easy to break, has a hard texture and is light and thin. It has the dual characteristics of strengthened glass and strengthened porcelain. Main supplies: coffee to cup; suitable crowd: more suitable for young people; market price: market price is generally relatively high. Reinforced porcelain contains magnesium and has the characteristics of high strength, acid and alkali resistance, lead-free poison, and not easy to be damaged. Main supplies: general tableware; suitable for the crowd: ideal supplies for various families. Market price: relatively moderate.

White porcelain, which is also fired at high temperatures, is the most common type of porcelain and is relatively easy to break. Main supplies: general household tableware, such as mugs, etc.; suitable for: ordinary families. Market price: lower.

Crystal products Crystal is a silicon oxide composite, which contains lead oxide, potassium carbonate, potassium nitrate, arsenic, etc. Each manufacturer produces or has different formulas. Crystal products are relatively easy to break. Main supplies: high-end decorative artworks, wine vessels, fruit plates, etc.; suitable for people: those who pursue a higher living standard; market price: usually relatively high.