Purple Clay Tea Pot (zi sha) - Sullivan Street Tea & Spice Company
Purple Clay Tea Pot (zi sha) - Sullivan Street Tea & Spice Company

Purple Clay Tea Pot (zi sha)

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Region: Yixing, Jiangsu province (China)
Size: 8oz (0.25L). 3.5" Diameter.

A handmade work of Chinese art, with a tradition going back thousands of years. This pot is made from rare "zi sha" clay ("purple sand"), which is found only in the city of Yixing, in Jiangsu province. These often elaborate and whimsical pots are traditionally used for gongfu steeping, where tea is served in small cups over the course of many very short infusions.

Ideal teas for this are oolongs and pu'erhs, although some black teas will be quite lovely, as well. The unglazed tea pot will become "seasoned", absorbing the rich tea oils over repeated use. So no matter which tea you choose, it's recommended to dedicate a Yixing pot to a particular type of tea for best flavor.

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