Yixing Zisha Teapot 150cc – Duan Clay – Purple Xishi Painting – Calligraphy

This is a working teapot, not a museum piece — though it photographs like one. The plum blossom painting is the first thing you notice in the product photo. In the photos, the calligraphy has a handmade quality that mass-produced pieces lack. The 150cc capacity suits solo gongfu sessions.

The material here is duan clay that brews a soft, mellow cup. The yixing tradition behind this pot stretches back centuries — simple, and exactly right. Unglazed interior lets the clay breathe, as tradition demands; it is the kind of detail you only get from handmade work. Compact size keeps water hot and opens leaves fast; it is the kind of detail you only get from handmade work. Never use soap on unglazed clay; hot water and a soft cloth are enough, as it should be. One detail worth noting: a quick warm-up rinse before brewing keeps the temperature stable.

The pot arrives as pictured, ready for its first rinse and seasoning. Every tea table needs a pot like this: reliable, honest, and good-looking. A pot this honest is worth picking up. It is ready for its first steeping — the next hundred are yours to enjoy.