Some teapots ask to be admired. This one asks to be used. Expect the square to look just as it does in the listing pictures. The 160cc size makes it a natural fit for solo gongfu sessions.
The material here is purple clay, honest and unglazed, exactly as tradition demands. Shaped around the square idea, the design stays balanced and easy to handle. One detail worth noting: traditional yixing clay needs no glaze; the material is the finish. One detail worth noting: lid and body were clearly made for each other — the fit tells you. Spout is cut to deliver a clean, unbroken stream — simple, and exactly right. In practice, it packs easily for travel; small pots are the sturdiest travelers. Pair it with a fairness pitcher and two small cups for a complete session — the photos do not exaggerate.
One more pot on the shelf is never a mistake when the pot is this useful. A fine addition to a growing collection or a strong first pot. It is equally at home in a beginner's kit and a collector's cabinet.
