The Traditional Yixing Zisha Clay Gaiwan 150 ml is made from a special Chinese clay called Yixing. Yixing accessories, known as Zi Sha Hu in China or "purple clay" accessories, are perhaps the most famous Chinese accessories. The traditional Yixing clay is so named for a small town located in Jiangsu province, where a specific compound of iron mineral causes the unique coloring of these accessories. They were fired without glaze and used for preparing specific types of Oolong tea. Due to the porous nature of the clay, the Gaiwan should be gradually seasoned by using it to infuse one type of tea. This seasoning was part of the reason for using Yixing accessories. Yixing Gaiwan are intended to be used with black (red) tea and Oolong, as well as aged Puer tea. They can also be used for green or white tea, but the water must be cooled to about 85°C before pouring it into the vessel. Yixing Gaiwan absorb a small amount of tea inside during brewing. After prolonged use, the Gaiwan will develop a layer that retains the taste and color of the tea. For this reason, soap should not be used to clean Yixing Gaiwan. Instead, they must be rinsed with fresh water and left to air dry. A wise tea connoisseur uses only one type of tea in a particular accessory, to avoid corrupting the absorbed flavor. Yi Xing, the town in eastern China, is famous for its teapots and purple clay accessories. The teapot features numerous characteristics such as various types, exquisite design, and perfect hand-carved models. On the other hand, the ceramic teapot is the typical symbol when it comes to Yi Xing and has been renowned for decades.
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The Traditional Yixing Zisha Clay Gaiwan 150 ml is made from a special Chinese clay called Yixing. Yixing accessories, known as Zi Sha Hu in China or "purple clay" accessories, are perhaps the most famous Chinese accessories. The traditional Yixing clay is so named for a small town located in Jiangsu province, where a specific compound of iron mineral causes the unique coloring of these accessories. They were fired without glaze and used for preparing specific types of Oolong tea. Due to the porous nature of the clay, the Gaiwan should be gradually seasoned by using it to infuse one type of tea. This seasoning was part of the reason for using Yixing accessories. Yixing Gaiwan are intended to be used with black (red) tea and Oolong, as well as aged Puer tea. They can also be used for green or white tea, but the water must be cooled to about 85°C before pouring it into the vessel. Yixing Gaiwan absorb a small amount of tea inside during brewing. After prolonged use, the Gaiwan will develop a layer that retains the taste and color of the tea. For this reason, soap should not be used to clean Yixing Gaiwan. Instead, they must be rinsed with fresh water and left to air dry. A wise tea connoisseur uses only one type of tea in a particular accessory, to avoid corrupting the absorbed flavor. Yi Xing, the town in eastern China, is famous for its teapots and purple clay accessories. The teapot features numerous characteristics such as various types, exquisite design, and perfect hand-carved models. On the other hand, the ceramic teapot is the typical symbol when it comes to Yi Xing and has been renowned for decades.
