Yixing Zisha Teapot 360cc – Duan Clay – Purple Qianquan

Start with the silhouette — the rest of this pot's story follows from it. Details like the speckled clay are what make handmade pieces worth the money. The brown clay rewards a second look — there is real craft in it. Pouring 360cc at a time, it serves small gatherings of two or three well.

Crafted in duan clay that ages gracefully with daily brewing. The material is the whole story here — everything else follows from the clay, as it should be. Walls are thick enough to hold temperature across a long session — a small thing, but it matters every session. Opening under the lid is wide enough for easy leaf loading; it is the kind of detail you only get from handmade work. Daily use is the whole point — this pot was made for it — a small thing, but it matters every session.

Brew something you love in it first; first impressions count. It is the sort of pot that makes you want to brew more often. Gift it to a tea drinker, or keep it — either way it will get used. A fine way to start, or continue, a Yixing collection.