For a daily drinker, the requirements are simple: pours well, feels right, looks good. This one checks all three. It holds 350cc, which is plenty for small gatherings of two or three.
The clay is duan clay that brews a soft, mellow cup. Traditional yixing clay needs no glaze; the material is the finish, which is exactly what you want in a daily brewer. Lid knob is sized for two fingers, easy to lift mid-session. Subtle tool marks up close are the signature of hand finishing — the photos do not exaggerate. One detail worth noting: the ritual slows down around a pot like this, in a good way. No two handmade pots fire exactly alike — expect small, charming variations, which is exactly what you want in a daily brewer.
It will sit comfortably next to your cups, pitcher, and tea pet. It is the sort of pot that makes you want to brew more often. A quiet upgrade to slow afternoons.
