As the weather gets hotter, many people are less inclined to drink hot tea. When the scorching sun is already making the weather unbearable, having a steaming cup of tea immediately makes you break out in a sweat. At times like these, a refreshing cold brewing tea that makes every pore feel cool and refreshed …
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Engraving Engraving involves carving words or images with a knife on wood or stone, and the same technique applies to engraving characters on Yixing teapots. Artists usually start by sketching the design on the teapot using a pencil or brush (the pencil lines disappear after high-temperature firing). Engraving is a common and significant technique in …
Green Tea Green tea, being one of the earliest and most abundant tea types in China, continues to be a prominent category. It is an unfermented tea, produced through several processes such as fresh leaf harvesting, fixation, rolling, and drying. Green tea exhibits a vibrant green color and is sensitive to stuffiness, requiring a Yixing …
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The Choice of Clay Material is Crucial A good Yixing teapot starts with selecting high-quality clay. Even with exceptional craftsmanship, if the clay is subpar, the overall quality of the teapot will suffer. As a novice in purchasing Yixing teapots, ensure that the clay used is authentic Yixing zisha clay from the original mines in …
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Yixing teapots are unique tea utensils from China with a history of several hundred years. They are renowned for their distinctive shapes and craftsmanship, with each shape having its own origins and cultural significance. In this blog, we will introduce you to some of the most classic Yixing teapots forms to help you understand their …
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What does Yixing Mean? When it comes to Yixing tea pots, people often mention the “Pottery Capital” – Yixing in Jiangsu province. Some even buy teapots solely based on whether they are Yixing purple clay teapots. Yixing has become a symbol of authentic purple clay teapots. So why are Yixing tea pots so famous? It all comes down to the special …