You do not need a shelf of teapots when one of them is this right. With 100cc of room, it brews comfortably for solo gongfu sessions.
You are looking at purple clay, the classic Yixing material that rounds out harsh edges in the brew. The bamboo form keeps the profile distinctive without getting in the way of the pour. One detail worth noting: traditional yixing clay needs no glaze; the material is the finish. It turns out base sits flat and steady on any tea table. Interior strainer keeps leaves out of your cup without slowing the pour, which makes daily brewing just a little easier. It rewards patience: the clay seasons slowly but surely — the photos do not exaggerate.
A reliable brewer with looks that hold up over time. A gift that says you understand someone's tea habit. Buy it for the brewing; keep it for the way it ages.
