Jar with Handles – Polish Pottery

This elegant and practical ceramic jar from the renowned Polish pottery maker Ceramika Artystyczna blends traditional craftsmanship with everyday functionality. With a maximum volume of 450 ml (usable volume around 300 ml), two side handles, and a lid with a notch for placing a spoon, this jar is perfect for storing and serving rock sugar, jam, sugar, honey, or small desserts.

The jar measures 11 cm high, 11 cm wide (15 cm with handles), and is a charming highlight on any breakfast table, coffee setting, or festive occasion. Each piece is hand-painted, unique, and dishwasher safe — combining beauty with practicality.

???? Uses:

• Rock sugar jar

• Jam or marmalade jar

• Sugar container

• Honey pot

• Serving desserts such as:

  • A scoop of ice cream with whipped cream

  • Chocolate mousse

  • Soufflé

  • "Herrencreme" (German dessert) with whipped cream

The Positive Effects of Desserts on Human Psychology:

Sweets are not just food — they are emotional experiences. Enjoying a dessert can trigger the release of dopamine and serotonin, the brain’s “happy hormones,” which are linked to pleasure, relaxation, and improved mood. Desserts often evoke warm childhood memories, family traditions, and moments of joy.

The act of serving a dessert in a beautiful, handcrafted ceramic jar elevates the entire experience. It's not just about taste; it's about mindful indulgence — visual pleasure, anticipation, and enjoyment. A lovely jar turns an everyday treat into a moment of celebration and comfort.

There are various types of sugar for your Polish pottery candy jar:

1. White Rock Candy

   • Made from pure sucrose solution that crystallizes slowly.

   • Has large, transparent crystals.

   • Flavor is neutral and sweet.

   • Ideal for tea, punch, or sweetening liqueurs.

2. Brown Rock Candy

   • Made by caramelizing sugar.

   • Has a brown color and a slightly malty, caramel-like flavor.

   • Often used for dark teas, mulled wine, or rumtopf.

3. Crusted Rock Candy

   • Created through slow crystallization in special containers.

   • Has an irregular, coarse crystal structure.

   • Available in both white and brown variants, with the brown version having a more intense flavor.

4. Kluntje (East Frisian Rock Candy)

   • Very large, clear sugar crystals, traditionally used for East Frisian tea.

   • Dissolves slowly, providing a sweet, mild aroma.

5. Grümmel Rock Candy

   • Small broken rock candy pieces that dissolve faster than large crystals.

   • Perfect for baking or hot drinks.