Yixing teapots date back from the Ming Dynasty which is from 1368-1644. They are designed to look attractive and be quite functional. Originally, Yi Xing tea pots were used to brew oolong, Pu-Erh and Chinese black tea. Sometimes, green tea can be brewed in a pot but it would require much care to ensure the […]
The uniquely fine qualities of a Yixing teapot that has made it much sought after lies in the chemical composition and attributes of Zishay clay used in making them. Zisha Clay , which comes from Zi meaning purple and Sha, meaning sand, is not just ordinary sandy clay and it is not actually purple in […]
To prepare your new Zisha teapot for use, here are some steps you would need to take. The first step would require you to immerse and boil the whole pot in water but it would be easy to cause damage to the pot’s delicate constitution if you do not have the necessary skill for this […]
To nurture Yixing clay teapots which some may refer to as seasoning of the teapots is a literal translation from Chinese word Yǎng Hú which means to help in raising, developing or caring for pot. YǎngHú is a meticulous process which needs patience and correct method. It is generally believed among Chinese teapot experts that […]
There are four levels of pricing for Yixing teapots which depend on the reputation of the maker, the complexity of the design, the type of clay and its color and whether the surface was polished or not 1. Majority of Yixing teapots that are produced are the basic designs which sell from between $10-15 commercially […]
1. Round Style Teapot Considered by many to be feminine in style. Its open design is best with teas that are packed tightly such as oolong teas like Monkey Picked. Its roomy body allows the leaves to open in full. 2. Square Style Tea Pot This is considered a masculine style which is quite hard […]
A. Size / Shape i.Size In buying a purple clay teapot, determine how many persons you would be serving tea so that you can get the right size. The teapots come in many sizes, as shown below : Size Approx. Volume Persons To Be Served 1 70 ml./2.4 fl.oz Max 2 persons […]
1. Real purple-clay or xisha clay actually have various colors, they are dull and not bright at all. If the Yixing teapot you have is brightly colored or glaring, then it may not be real purple clay. Even those that have been used for a while will never develop a glare or bright color. 2. […]
Yixing teapot (also called zisha teapot, purple clay teapot) is a traditional gongfu teapot. Because of its special clay, it is much slower in conducting heat and has better permissibility. Good Yixing teapots concentrate heat from the hot water into brewing/steeping the tea leaves for higher quality and taste. Due to its permeability, these teapots […]