This pot was designed around the hand, not around the display case. Look for the toad knob — it gives this piece its personality. The ball filter is one of those features you appreciate more the longer you own the piece. The 100cc size makes it a natural fit for solo gongfu sessions.
Crafted in purple clay that brews a softer, rounder cup than porcelain. The clay's heat retention suits oolongs and pu-erh that like a steady temperature — simple, and exactly right. It turns out base sits flat and steady on any tea table. Compact size keeps water hot and opens leaves fast; it is the kind of detail you only get from handmade work. A quick warm-up rinse before brewing keeps the temperature stable; it is the kind of detail you only get from handmade work.
A pot this honest is worth picking up. Consider this the start of a long and pleasant habit. A quiet workhorse that happens to look good doing its job.
