These Yixing clay cups are made from a specific Chinese clay called Yixing. The accessories in Yixing, known as Zi Sha Hu in China or “purple clay” accessories, are perhaps the most famous Chinese accessories. They are named after a small town located in Jiangsu province, where a specific mixture of iron mineral causes the unique coloring of these accessories. They were fired without glaze and used to prepare specific types of Oolong tea. Due to the porous nature of the clay, the accessory should be gradually seasoned by using it to infuse a type of tea. This seasoning was part of the reason for using Yixing accessories. Yixing accessories are intended to be used with black (red) teas and Oolong, as well as aged Puer tea. They can also be used for green or white tea, but the water should be cooled to about 85°C before pouring it into the vessel. Yixing accessories absorb a small amount of tea within them during preparation. After prolonged use, the accessory will develop a layer that retains the flavor and color of the tea. For this reason, soap should not be used to clean these types of vessels. Instead, they should be rinsed with fresh water and left to air dry. A knowledgeable tea drinker uses only one type of tea in a particular accessory, to avoid corrupting the absorbed flavor. YiXing, the town in eastern China, is famous for its teapots and purple clay accessories. The teapot has numerous features, such as various types, exquisite designs, and perfect hand-carved patterns. On the other hand, the ceramic teapot is the typical symbol when it comes to YiXing and has been renowned for decades.
These Yixing clay cups are made from a specific Chinese clay called Yixing. The accessories in Yixing, known as Zi Sha Hu in China or “purple clay” accessories, are perhaps the most famous Chinese accessories. They are named after a small town located in Jiangsu province, where a specific mixture of iron mineral causes the unique coloring of these accessories. They were fired without glaze and used to prepare specific types of Oolong tea. Due to the porous nature of the clay, the accessory should be gradually seasoned by using it to infuse a type of tea. This seasoning was part of the reason for using Yixing accessories. Yixing accessories are intended to be used with black (red) teas and Oolong, as well as aged Puer tea. They can also be used for green or white tea, but the water should be cooled to about 85°C before pouring it into the vessel. Yixing accessories absorb a small amount of tea within them during preparation. After prolonged use, the accessory will develop a layer that retains the flavor and color of the tea. For this reason, soap should not be used to clean these types of vessels. Instead, they should be rinsed with fresh water and left to air dry. A knowledgeable tea drinker uses only one type of tea in a particular accessory, to avoid corrupting the absorbed flavor. YiXing, the town in eastern China, is famous for its teapots and purple clay accessories. The teapot has numerous features, such as various types, exquisite designs, and perfect hand-carved patterns. On the other hand, the ceramic teapot is the typical symbol when it comes to YiXing and has been renowned for decades.
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