Yixing clay teapots, known as Zi Sha Hu in China or "purple clay" teapots, are perhaps the most famous teapots for preparing Chinese tea. They are so named because of a small town located in Jiangsu province, where a specific compound of iron mineral causes the unique coloring of these teapots. They were fired without glaze and used to brew specific types of Oolong tea. The capacity of the traditional Yixing clay teapot is 250ml. A Zisha teapot needs to be seasoned before use, and then improved daily. Besides simple daily use, it’s necessary to rinse and dry it constantly with a soft cloth or with a brush or tea brush. Due to the porous nature of the clay, the teapot should be gradually tempered by using it to infuse a particular type of tea. This seasoning is part of the reason why the Yixing clay teapot is used. Additionally, artisans have created fanciful teapots that incorporate animal shapes. Yixing clay teapots are intended to be used with black (red) teas and Oolong, as well as aged Puer tea. They can also be used for green or white tea, but the water must be allowed to cool to about 85°C before pouring it into the teapot. Yixing teapots absorb a small amount of tea within them during preparation. After prolonged use, the teapot will develop a layer that preserves the flavor and color of the tea. For this reason, soap should not be used to clean Yixing teapots. Instead, they should be rinsed with fresh water and allowed to air dry. A knowledgeable tea connoisseur uses only one type of tea in a particular teapot, to avoid corrupting the absorbed flavor. Yi Xing, the town in eastern China, is famous for its purple clay teapots. The teapot boasts numerous features such as various types, exquisite designs, and perfect hand-carved patterns. On the other hand, the ceramic teapot is the typical symbol when it comes to Yi Xing and has been renowned for decades.
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Yixing clay teapots, known as Zi Sha Hu in China or "purple clay" teapots, are perhaps the most famous teapots for preparing Chinese tea. They are so named because of a small town located in Jiangsu province, where a specific compound of iron mineral causes the unique coloring of these teapots. They were fired without glaze and used to brew specific types of Oolong tea. The capacity of the traditional Yixing clay teapot is 250ml. A Zisha teapot needs to be seasoned before use, and then improved daily. Besides simple daily use, it’s necessary to rinse and dry it constantly with a soft cloth or with a brush or tea brush. Due to the porous nature of the clay, the teapot should be gradually tempered by using it to infuse a particular type of tea. This seasoning is part of the reason why the Yixing clay teapot is used. Additionally, artisans have created fanciful teapots that incorporate animal shapes. Yixing clay teapots are intended to be used with black (red) teas and Oolong, as well as aged Puer tea. They can also be used for green or white tea, but the water must be allowed to cool to about 85°C before pouring it into the teapot. Yixing teapots absorb a small amount of tea within them during preparation. After prolonged use, the teapot will develop a layer that preserves the flavor and color of the tea. For this reason, soap should not be used to clean Yixing teapots. Instead, they should be rinsed with fresh water and allowed to air dry. A knowledgeable tea connoisseur uses only one type of tea in a particular teapot, to avoid corrupting the absorbed flavor. Yi Xing, the town in eastern China, is famous for its purple clay teapots. The teapot boasts numerous features such as various types, exquisite designs, and perfect hand-carved patterns. On the other hand, the ceramic teapot is the typical symbol when it comes to Yi Xing and has been renowned for decades.
