Yixing Zisha Teapot 260cc – Purple Clay – Dragon Carving – Mythical Beast Knob Three Feet

A pot does not need to shout to earn a place on your tea table. The calligraphy is handled with a light touch — present, not overdone. The mythical beast knob balances nicely against the clean lines of the design. This is a 260cc pot, made for small gatherings of two or three.

The clay is purple clay, honest and unglazed, exactly as tradition demands. Look closely and handmade pots vary slightly piece to piece; yours will be one of a kind in the small details. What I like: lid and body were clearly made for each other — the fit tells you. It turns out spout tip is shaped to cut the stream cleanly, with no dribbling. The ritual slows down around a pot like this, in a good way, which is exactly what you want in a daily brewer. Among the details in the photos, the three feet stands out without shouting. Look for the shipiao — it gives this piece its personality.

A reliable brewer with looks that hold up over time. You could do far worse for a daily gongfu pot. A dependable daily brewer with classic Yixing looks. Place your order and start planning the first tea you will brew in it.