DIMENSIONS
volume: 5 oz. / 150ccheight: 2.75"
diameter: 3.5"
Hand-sculpted bamboo motifs give a new twist to the traditional shape of this diminutive earth-toned yixing pot.
A tight-fitting lid ensures a heat seal. Combined with its compact size, this tiny pot delivers a concentrated, tasty brew.
The compact size of this pot creates an ideal brewing environment for pu-erh, black, and Wuyi and Phoenix oolong teas. 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.
