Yixing Zisha Teapot 300cc – Purple Clay – Fish Tea Black – Carved Lotus
Shape first, decoration second — that is the logic behind this pot, and it works. The golden fish sets this one apart from plainer pieces in the same range. Details like the lotus are what make handmade pieces worth the money. Pouring 300cc at a time, it serves small gatherings of two or three well.
This one is made of purple clay that brews a softer, rounder cup than porcelain. Shaped around the lotus idea, the design stays balanced and easy to handle. Handmade pots vary slightly piece to piece; yours will be one of a kind in the small details — a small thing, but it matters every session. Spout is cut to deliver a clean, unbroken stream, which makes daily brewing just a little easier. Interior strainer keeps leaves out of your cup without slowing the pour. Look closely and dedicate it to one tea family — oolong, pu-erh, or black — and the flavor deepens over months. The carved sets this one apart from plainer pieces in the same range.
A practical pot with enough character to start conversations. Gift it to a tea drinker, or keep it — either way it will get used. It is ready to join your tea table the day it arrives.