Yixing Zisha Teapot 170cc – Purple Clay – Black – Speckled

Not every teapot needs a dramatic shape — this one gets by on honest proportions. The speckled balances nicely against the clean lines of the design. The 170cc capacity suits solo gongfu sessions.

This one is made of purple clay, the classic Yixing material that rounds out harsh edges in the brew. What I like: the pot's thermal mass keeps steepings even from first pour to last. In practice, ball-filter strainer behind the spout handles fine leaves the traditional way. Unglazed interior lets the clay breathe, as tradition demands. Dedicate it to one tea family — oolong, pu-erh, or black — and the flavor deepens over months — the photos do not exaggerate. The yixing tradition behind this pot stretches back centuries, which is exactly what you want in a daily brewer.

The clay will remember your favorite tea long after you finish the bag. Keep it seasoned to one tea and it will pay you back in flavor.