Chinese Yixing Zisha Purple Clay Teapot 250 ml.

Beautiful Chinese Yixing Zisha purple clay teapot with a capacity of 250 ml.

The pot is slightly heavier than our other teapots which is due to the thicker walls of the teapot.  This helps keeping the tea hot which is preferred for the darker teas (black, dark, oolong) which should be brewed at higher temperatures.   Despite the heavier material the teapot has a good balance and have easy access to the "belly" due to the large opening.

The Yixing Zisha clay teapots are known for their ability to "breathe" and absorb the aroma of the tea, which enhance the flavor over time.   You should therefore allocate a teapot to the more rich Black and Dark teas and another for the lighter Green and White teas.