Yixing Zisha Teapot 220cc – Purple Clay – Plum Blossom Zhoupan

A good Yixing pot earns its place slowly, one steeping at a time. Sized at 220cc, it is built for solo gongfu sessions.

You are looking at purple clay, honest and unglazed, exactly as tradition demands. The plum blossom styling gives this pot a silhouette you will recognize across the table. The pot's thermal mass keeps steepings even from first pour to last — a small thing, but it matters every session. Spout, handle, and body are balanced so the pot feels right when full, and the small comforts add up. What I like: opening under the lid is wide enough for easy leaf loading. It turns out it rewards patience: the clay seasons slowly but surely.

Pair it with a small fairness pitcher and two cups, and the session is complete. Daily drinkers, weekend brewers, and collectors will all find something to like here. A fine way to start, or continue, a Yixing collection.