HY011 - Yixing teapot 280 ml

Overview
Yellow Yixing teapot in the shape of a pumpkin with a flower motive. The teapot was made by machine and finished by hand. The teapot is made from Yixing clay (宜兴), which originates from Jiangsu province in northeast China. Teapot has an inner clay filter. This unglazed tea ware enhances the taste experience of drinking tea.

History and production
The history of this pottery dates back Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and it is one of the four most famous types of Chinese tea wares. The Yixing teapot was bought at the local market at Xuzhou (徐州) in Jiangsu Province (江苏) by Shanshan's sister, Shuangshuang, from an unknown vendor.

Before use
For better taste, we suggest preparing one type or a similar type of tea in your teapot (e.g., non-fermented teas such as shengcha 生茶 and Yunnan white tea 白茶 or fermented/oxidized teas such as shucha 熟茶, Yunnan red tea 红茶, or oolong tea 乌龙). We also suggest to boil the teapot in hot water for about 20-30 minutes with your preffered tea. This will help to get rid of residual dust and dirt and better adapt the teapot to your favourite type of tea. The enhancement of tea taste should be experienced after 4-5 tea sessions, so be patient.