DIMENSIONS
volume: 6 oz. / 180ccheight: 2.5"
diameter: 4"
A uniquely shaped yixing pot, hand-crafted in brick-hued yixing clay, featuring skillfully shaped bamboo motifs on its spout, top, and handle. Delicate bamboo leaves decorate its side.
An open handle allows for easy grasping, while a well-formed spout delivers a smooth pour.
The large size of this yixing pot allows it to be filled with an ample amount of tea leaves for an all-day affair of tea brewing and drinking. Good for any tea requiring high brewing temperatures, just remember to devote it to a single type.
SIMILAR TEAWARE & Recommended Accessories
HOW TO USE
To season a new yixing teapot, first scrub the teapot with a soft sponge. Rinse, fill the teapot with fresh water and let it sit overnight. Second, submerge the teapot in a large, stainless steel cooking pot filled with water. Bring the water to a boil and simmer the teapot for about 30 minutes. Third, brew a strong infusion of the tea you intend to season the pot with. Submerge the teapot (filled with the tea infusion) in a large bowl of water and let the pot sit in the bowl overnight. In the morning rinse the teapot with fresh water and begin using.
Cleaning a Yixing Pot
After steeping tea, empty the leaves and rinse the teapot with clean water. Leave the teapot open with the lid ajar so that it can dry. Depending on the type of Zi Sha (clay), it can take up to a night. Use a soft wet cloth to clean the exterior of the pot and a soft dry cloth to polish it.
Raising a Yixing Pot
Yixing teapots are intended to be seasoned with one type of tea. Due to the clay’s level of porosity, a yixing teapot will take on the aroma and character of the tea brewed in it. Do not change varieties.
NEVER use soap or detergent on yixing clay. The clay will absorb the flavor of tea as well as chemical cleaners. Do not store yixing teapots near strong scents or spices, especially when the pot is wet – the pot will absorb that particular scent.
