Yixing Zisha Teapot 200cc – Red Clay – Purple Classic Tea – Flat Shape

Every tea drinker remembers the pot that started it all. This could be that pot. The flat shape adds a bit of theater to an otherwise practical piece. The 200cc volume is geared toward solo gongfu sessions.

This one is made of red clay, a warm-toned classic of the Yixing kilns. Each clay has its own character; this pot's is written all over its surface — a small thing, but it matters every session. Lid fits tightly enough to keep aroma in the pot — simple, and exactly right. Pour is quick and decisive, which matters for timed steepings, which is exactly what you want in a daily brewer. It turns out small pots like this suit gongfu brewing, where leaf-to-water ratio matters.

It arrives ready to season, and the first pot of tea is on you. Brew something you love in it first; first impressions count. It is equally at home in a beginner's kit and a collector's cabinet. A solid choice for anyone building a gongfu setup from scratch.