This simple and classic Xiang Yu Yixing teapot was handmade in Yixing using a mixture of original Yixing Zini clay. Xiang Yu is a traditional shape/design originated from the Ming and Qing Dynasty. In the potter's words, it's exactly how a classic teapot should be. The body is flat and round allowing your big tea leaves to dance freely, and its small size makes it easy and comfortable to hold in hand. The teapot appears dark brown in color.

Zini clay is high in iron components, and its dual porosity structure makes it good for air convection when brewing tea. As you use it, oils from your tea moisturize the pot, which can in turn season it and enhances the flavor of the tea that you use it with over time. For this reason, we recommend dedicating your new Yixing teapot to one type of tea only. Particularly for our Xiang Yu Zini clay teapot, we recommend you to dedicate it to fermented tea such as ripe puerh, oolong, black tea, etc. Never wash it with soap or anything else besides water.

Handmade Xiang Yu Zini Clay Teapot:
Length: 12.5 cm
Width: 9.5 cm 
Height: 4 cm 
Volume: 120 ml