This is the kind of teapot that quietly becomes the one you reach for. What caught my eye in the main photo was the green leaves. The cicada is one of those features you appreciate more the longer you own the piece. At 310cc, it is sized for small gatherings of two or three.
In practice, no two handmade pots fire exactly alike — expect small, charming variations. Every edge is softened just enough to feel comfortable; it is the kind of detail you only get from handmade work. It turns out opening under the lid is wide enough for easy leaf loading. Small pots like this suit gongfu brewing, where leaf-to-water ratio matters, which makes daily brewing just a little easier.
A quiet workhorse that happens to look good doing its job. Pick it up, pour with it, and you will understand. Your tea shelf has room for one more — make it this one. Gift it to a tea drinker, or keep it — either way it will get used.
