Handmade Yixing Mini Xishi Teapot
Handmade Yixing Mini Xishi Teapot
Handmade by a potter from Yixing, China. This Mini Xishi shape Yixing teapot is fully handmade using original mine clay. Zhuni is a type of Zisha (紫砂)Clay in Yixing, and it is known for its outstanding performance in creating teapots. The Zhuni teapot makes the taste of tea becomes soft, smooth and the flavor is very long lasting.
Zhuni clay contains extremely fine particles, therefore it is very sticky and elastic. It also has two distinguish characteristics:
1. Clay is rich in iron
2. Clay contains less percentage of zinc, copper or magnesium.
Zisha (紫砂) clay from Yixing is highly valued because of the porous nature of the clay. As you use it, oils from your tea moisturize the pot, which can in turn season it and enhances the flavor of the tea that you use it with over time. For this reason, we recommend dedicating your new Yixing teapot to one type of tea only, such as ripe puer, raw puer, oolong, black tea, etc, and never wash it with soap or anything else besides water.
Yixing Mini Xishi Teapot:
Length: 9.5 cm
Width: 6 cm
Height: 5 cm
Volume: 70 ml
Additional Information:
It’s food-safe, of course. I strongly recommend that you wash it only with water, and use it gently. Please do not use soap to wash or rinse your pot because it might also absorb the scent from the soap. You can also use a bamboo handle brush to gently wipe away excess water during and after using any porous clay pots (Yixing, Jianshui) to help ensure it develops an even finish.