The Yixing secret spot teapot

Their long history allows Yixing artisans to make the best, most beautiful, and sometimes most ornate china tea sets in the world.

One striking teapot made in 2006 is 3.6 meters tall and weighs over 1 ton. It is the largest teapot in the world. Another, the smallest in the world, weighs only 1.4 grams, and can fit on your finger tip. Both teapots are fully functional and make tea.

In fact, Yixing’s most celebrated offering to the world is the purple clay teapot. A deep understanding of pottery has helped craftsmen here make teapots that any real tea lover can’t go without.

The rare purple clay that’s used to make Yixing teapots is only found in this area. Enthusiasts say Yixing purple clay teapots bring the best flavor out of every batch of tea, but it is quickly running out because of over-exploration.

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