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Yixing Clay Tea Pet — Lotus Pod

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A lotus pod modelled in Yixing clay — the seed head with its hollow dimples, on a short stem. Kept on the tea tray and rinsed with the rinse water as you brew; the unglazed clay absorbs the tea and darkens over months.

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A lotus pod makes a natural tea pet: it is a rounded shape with a flat base, and the dimples where the seeds sit give the surface somewhere for tea to collect and stain. The form is common in Chinese decorative clay work.

Made in Yixing clay and left unglazed. Rinse it in plain hot water before the first use to clear any kiln dust, then just let it take the rinse water as you brew. It will darken; that is the practice, not damage.

Details

Material
Yixing zisha clay, unglazed, hand-modelled
Size & weight
Approx. 6 × 6 × 4 cm (2.4 × 2.4 × 1.6 in); approx. 130 g

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Safety
Unglazed clay — will stain, which is expected. Rinse in plain hot water before first use. Not for food service. Keep away from children. ⚠️ 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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