Yixing Zisha Teapot 600cc – Purple Clay – Fu Lu Tea – Lock Decoration Square Shape
A pot does not need to shout to earn a place on your tea table. Check the photos for the square shape; it is finished neatly and sits naturally in the design. You can see the lock decoration clearly in the main image, exactly as it arrives. Sized at 600cc, it is built for larger tea tables and generous pours.
You are looking at purple clay, the classic Yixing material that rounds out harsh edges in the brew. The square form keeps the profile distinctive without getting in the way of the pour. In practice, the clay's heat retention suits oolongs and pu-erh that like a steady temperature. One detail worth noting: clay's fine grain gives the surface a smooth, almost silky feel. In practice, base sits flat and steady on any tea table. What I like: never use soap on unglazed clay; hot water and a soft cloth are enough. Dedicate it to one tea family — oolong, pu-erh, or black — and the flavor deepens over months, which is exactly what you want in a daily brewer. The overhead handle rewards a second look — there is real craft in it.
The clay will remember your favorite tea long after you finish the bag. It is the rare object that gets better the more you just use it.