Yixing Zisha Teapot 160cc – Purple Clay – / 270cc Hanwa Tea

Here is a teapot that looks as comfortable in the hand as it does in the photo. It holds 160cc, which is plenty for solo gongfu sessions.

The pot is purple clay, the Yixing standard prized for its balanced, forgiving character. It turns out the unglazed clay and boiling water are old friends — just warm the pot first. Opening under the lid is wide enough for easy leaf loading; it is the kind of detail you only get from handmade work. Spout angle is set for a natural wrist motion when pouring — the photos do not exaggerate. Brew, rinse, repeat — the pot handles the rest. Opening under the lid is wide enough for easy leaf loading — the photos do not exaggerate.

Keep it seasoned to one tea and it will pay you back in flavor. You will reach for it more often than you expect. It will sit comfortably next to your cups, pitcher, and tea pet.