Handmade Jianshui Purple Clay Tea Strainer
Handmade Jianshui Purple Clay Tea Strainer
Handmade by a potter from Yunan, China, these tea strainers are made from 100% Jianshui purple clay. Purple clay ("zitao" in Chinese) is actually made up of five colors: purple, red, white, yellow and green. These strainers are made from naturally occurring matte black type of Jianshui clay. The potter has created each small hole by hand to keep tea leaves from falling to your cup. They are all roughly the same shape and size, but will vary slightly because they are handmade. Although they are made of porous clay, you can used this strainer without fear of impacting the aroma or texture of your tea.
Handmade Jianshui Purple Clay Tea Strainer:
Height: 4 cm
Diameter: 8.5 cm
Additional Information:
It’s food safe, of course. And also dishwasher safe. However, I strongly recommend that you wash and dry it by hand, and use it gently. Please do not use on an open flame, gas or electric stove-top. And try to avoid alternating hot and cold, which could cause cracking.