Yixing clay teapot - 0,10 L
Yixing clay teapot 10cl
This authentic Yixing clay teapot is ideal for preparing tea following the Gong Fu Cha method. Beautifully crafted by local artisans from black clay in the t...
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Description
This authentic Yixing clay teapot is ideal for preparing tea following the Gong Fu Cha method. Beautifully crafted by local artisans from black clay in the traditional "Xishi" shape, with finishing touches done by hand. With a 10 cl capacity, it allows several infusions to be drawn from the same tea leaves.
The teapot is carefully kept in a padded storage box with a clasp.
Yixing clay teapots are said to have a "memory", as they develop a patina over time. With each brew, tannins build up on the inner walls, helping the teas to reveal the full range of their aromas. For this reason, it is advisable to reserve a Yixing clay teapot for a single family of tea.
Advices
1 – Heat the water until it starts boiling and pour some into the teapot to warm it. Then empty the teapot into the fairness pot.
2 – Fill the teapot halfway with tea leaves and add a little water to rinse and moisten them. Tip this first lot of water into the fairness pot and empty the latter.
3 – Fill the teapot with water until it overflows to remove any scum.
4 – Place the lid on the pot and leave to brew for about ten seconds.
5 – Pour the infused liquor into the fairness pot.
6 – Pour the tea into the smelling cup then transfer it immediately to the tasting cup.
7 – Inhale the aromas from one cup and taste the tea from the other.
8 – Repeat the infusion using the same procedure, extending the brew time by about ten seconds each time.
Note: this technique is ideal for brewing Oolong and dark teas. Green teas are better steeped in a neutral porcelain gaiwan.