Yixing Zisha Teapot 200cc – Duan Clay – Purple Beauty Xishi Tea

This one belongs in the daily rotation, not behind glass. The 200cc size makes it a natural fit for solo gongfu sessions.

This one is made of duan clay, sandy to the touch with a muted, earthy finish. The yixing tradition behind this pot stretches back centuries, and the small comforts add up. It turns out clay darkens slightly with use, building the patina tea people prize. Pour is quick and decisive, which matters for timed steepings — a small thing, but it matters every session. Small pots like this suit gongfu brewing, where leaf-to-water ratio matters, as it should be. Dedicate it to one tea family — oolong, pu-erh, or black — and the flavor deepens over months. With regular use the surface takes on a soft sheen no polish can fake; it is the kind of detail you only get from handmade work.

It is ready for its first steeping — the next hundred are yours to enjoy. Your tea routine is about to get a small but real upgrade.