The Yixing Peony Purple Clay Tea Pot
One morning, one man decided to brew his tea inside this teapot. Since he was a busy man, he hurriedly went outdoors to do his day’s work and forgot all about his newly brewed tea. When returned in the afternoon, he found the pot and decided to take it as it is, without even preheating it. Can this pot of tea still satisfy the man’s thirst without being unpleasant? Yes, definitely.
Hours or even days, this pot makes the tea fresh. As a good insulator, the pot holds in more warmth than the usual which explains its ‘tea freshener’ effects. So there is really no worry about having those stomach cramps because of ill-tasting teas.
Now, who would not want a healthier tea coming from this teapot? The unique material of the pot literally absorbs the aroma and flavor of the tea and holds them inside. The result is a heightened tea experience cp after cup.
What is the secret? The very substance itself that gives rise to this
The Yixing Peony Purple Clay Tea Pot
piece of art is the so-called secret. However, its use and popularity in Yixing, China is never a clandestine fact. As the only source of this rare material, this purple clay used in tea wares and in teapots like this one has come to an almost-depleted state.
Despite its near-exhausted condition, the Yixing purple clay remains as one of the most preferred substance used in tea pottery. Its absorbent properties make it an ideal mate for teas and its unglazed insides are designed to enhance this absorbent ability.
| Price in Paris: | $ 407 |
| Our Direct Price: | $ 220.48 |
Check out the distinct appearance of the pot’s exterior. Over time, the surface of the pot becomes smoother and shinier, emphasizing the design on the belly. A hand-painted, beautifully placed picture of a Peony flower.
The peony flower is one of the most utilized flowers in ornamental cultures. Traditionally known as the flower of “riches and honors”, the peony was proposed as the national flower of China. Since no ratification was made, the process was still in the government process and up to now, no official announcements were made yet.
The Yixing Peony Purple Clay Tea Pot
Giving justice to the flower’s symbolism and the material’s exquisite ability, artists like Wu Jun Lan created this wonderful piece to offer to the world. Given his years of experience and remarkable talent, only his talented hands can produce a tea pot like this, with numerous awards to prove it.
No one pot is exactly the same with the other. Even if one artist makes another pot, no replication takes place because of the special manual preparation of the item. Purely handmade, the artists make the spout, button and grip all aligned. This makes for an easier, dribble-free pouring.
No need to worry on the hotness of the brew though, the double-layering of the pot protects the hands of those who touch it. With its insulating atmosphere inside, the pot is perfect for teas like Wu Long Tea, Pu Er Tea, Longjing(Dragon Well Tea), Black tea and Tie Guan Yin.
The Yixing Peony Purple Clay Tea Pot
Celebrate life with a preferred tea from a pot made with Yixing purple clay like this and enjoy everyone’s attention on this culturally inspired creation.
| Price in Paris: | $ 407 |
| Our Direct Price: | $ 220.48 |
