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Yixing Clay Teapot — Xishi Shape

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A Yixing clay teapot in the classic xishi shape — round body, short spout, small loop handle — with a fitted lid and a maker's seal on the base. Yixing clay is fired unglazed, so the pot seasons with use: over time it takes on the colour of the tea you brew in it.

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A zisha pot is not glazed, which is the entire reason it exists: the clay is porous, so it takes up the aroma of the tea brewed in it. The convention is therefore to dedicate a pot to one kind of tea — a green oolong or a ripe pu'er — and never to wash it with soap, which would leave a residue in the pores permanently.

This is the xishi shape: round body, short spout, small handle, considered a classic for oolong. The interior has a ball filter rather than a mesh. Hand-finished, with a maker's seal on the base. Rinse with hot water between uses and dry with a soft cloth.

Details

Material
Yixing zisha clay, unglazed, hand-finished; interior fitted with a ball filter
Size & weight
Approx. 200 ml; body 10 cm across, 7 cm tall; approx. 420 g

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Safety
Unglazed clay — season with one tea type only (it absorbs flavours). Hand wash with plain water; never use soap or a dishwasher. The lid is fitted and can chip if dropped. ⚠️ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and cadmium, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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