Yixing Zisha Teapot 200cc – Duan Clay – Purple Chan Tea – Floral
Some pots are bought for the shelf. This one will end up on the tea table. You can see the floral clearly in the main image, exactly as it arrives. A 200cc capacity puts it squarely in the range for solo gongfu sessions.
The material here is duan clay with a natural, unglazed surface. Each clay has its own character; this pot's is written all over its surface, as it should be. Ball-filter strainer behind the spout handles fine leaves the traditional way — simple, and exactly right. Every edge is softened just enough to feel comfortable, which makes daily brewing just a little easier. It turns out daily use is the whole point — this pot was made for it. Daily use is the whole point — this pot was made for it, as it should be.
The clay will remember your favorite tea long after you finish the bag. A dependable daily brewer with classic Yixing looks.