So why is this teapot endowed with such special characteristics?
The secret is the rare purple clay, a material only found in the small town of Yixing in central China.
The Yixing may all wishes come true tea set
Purple clay is very porous: experts say ‘it breathes.’ Yet, its structure enables it to ‘trap’ heat, and keep your tea warm throughout.
It is also completely natural, and very safe. It does not contain lead or other chemicals harmful to your health.
No wonder Emperor Qianlong (1711-1799) of the Qing dynasty became an admirer, and owned a beautiful collection of Yixing tea sets himself!
Today, tea connoisseurs and collectors value Yixing purple clay teapots both for their beauty and function. Unfortunately Yixing clay is becoming increasingly rare, and local experts estimate its supply will run out in just a few short years.
Moreover, the production of purple clay tea sets is limited: it takes a very skilled craftsman to shape and bake the fragile clay into a beautiful yet fully functional object.
The Yixing may all wishes come true tea set
The exquisite simplicity of this tea set makes a stylish addition to your home. It shows good taste and an eye for rare objects. And sharing the inside story of Yixing purple clay is an excellent conversation topic!
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