Honest clay and a clean silhouette — sometimes that is the whole recipe. The bridge handle sets this one apart from plainer pieces in the same range. In the photos, the calligraphy has a handmade quality that mass-produced pieces lack. The 200cc size makes it a natural fit for solo gongfu sessions.
The body is duan clay, the quiet, textured member of the Yixing family. The bamboo form keeps the profile distinctive without getting in the way of the pour. The clay's heat retention suits oolongs and pu-erh that like a steady temperature — a small thing, but it matters every session. Interior strainer keeps leaves out of your cup without slowing the pour; it is the kind of detail you only get from handmade work. Lid fits snugly, with no wobble or rattle when you tilt to pour, as it should be. Never use soap on unglazed clay; hot water and a soft cloth are enough; it is the kind of detail you only get from handmade work.
It arrives as pictured — no surprises, just a good teapot. Pick it up, pour with it, and you will understand. It is equally at home in a beginner's kit and a collector's cabinet. The pot arrives as pictured, ready for its first rinse and seasoning.
