This is gongfu equipment in the truest sense: small, precise, personal. The 700cc size makes it a natural fit for larger tea tables and generous pours.
You are looking at purple clay with the matte, natural finish Yixing is known for. Shaped around the melon idea, the design stays balanced and easy to handle. Dense clay seasons slowly but rewards patience with a smoother cup; it is the kind of detail you only get from handmade work. What I like: handle stays cool enough to hold through a full session. Walls are thick enough to hold temperature across a long session, and the small comforts add up. Never use soap on unglazed clay; hot water and a soft cloth are enough — simple, and exactly right. Look closely and the porous body breathes, which is why these pots improve with age.
You could do far worse for a daily gongfu pot. A quiet workhorse that happens to look good doing its job.
