Honest clay and a clean silhouette — sometimes that is the whole recipe. A 340cc capacity puts it squarely in the range for small gatherings of two or three.
The body is purple clay, honest and unglazed, exactly as tradition demands. It turns out the pot's thermal mass keeps steepings even from first pour to last. Compact size keeps water hot and opens leaves fast. It turns out handle gives a secure three-finger grip, even when the pot is full. It turns out it is equally at home in a beginner's kit and a collector's cabinet. It rewards patience: the clay seasons slowly but surely, which makes daily brewing just a little easier. It is equally at home in a beginner's kit and a collector's cabinet — simple, and exactly right.
It will not be the last teapot you buy, but it may become the favorite. Your future self, mid-gongfu-session, will approve of this choice. A solid choice for anyone building a gongfu setup from scratch.
