Chinese Yixing Zisha Clay Teapot 130ml #180

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Home | About Us | Shipping Info | Brewing Info Store Pages Store Search in titles & descriptions Store Categories Chinese Yixing Zisha Clay Teapot 130ml #180 Description Brewing Info Shipping Info About Us Payment Description Name: Yixing Zisha Clay Teapot 130ml #180 Material: Yixing Zisha Clay Origin: Yixing, China Specification: 11.7cm x 8.4cm x 5.8cm Capacity: 130ml "filled to top" Weight: 150g Product Detail: Yixing clay teapots are made from Yixing clay. This traditional style commonly used to brew tea originated in China, dating back to the 15th century, and are made from clay produced in the region of the town of Yixing in the eastern Chinese province of Jiangsu. Yíxing teapots are not actually made in the regional city of Yíxing, but rather in nearby Dingshan, also known as Dingshu, which falls within the administrative area of Yixing. Hundreds of teapot shops line the edges of the town's crowded streets and it is a popular tourist destination for many Chinese. When judging the quality of Yíxing teapots the following can be done: Tap the pots lightly together: the ceramic should make a distinctly metallic sound. Look at the fit of the lid into the pot, it should be flush and appear seamless. Fill the pot with water, place the lid on, and begin pouring the water. it should pour smoothly. While pouring, place your finger over the hole on the lid, this action should stop the flow of water immediately and completely if the lid is well fitted. Yixing teapots are meant for use with black and oolong tea, as well as aged puerh tea. They can also be used for green or white tea, but the water must be allowed to cool to around 85 degrees Celsius before pouring the water into the pot. With "Zisha" (a purple-sand clay found only in Yixing) teapots, a tiny amount of tea is absorbed into the pot during brewing. After prolonged use, the pot will develop a coating that retains the flavor and color of the tea. It is for this reason that soap should not be used to clean Yixing teapots. Instead, it should be rinsed with fresh water and allowed to air-dry.These fine teapots are small by Western standards because they are generally designed for a single drinker. Originally, people would pour the tea from the spout directly into their mouths. It was not until the teapots were exported to the West that people started to use them in conjunction with a teacup. Photo's of our Tea Store: Thank you for visiting my ebay store. If you have any question you can always contact me through eBay or Email. Jerry Store Link: /China-Cha-Dao About Shipping Worldwide: /China-Cha-Dao/shipping.html Tea & Health Tea has been one of the daily necessities in China since time immemorial. Countless numbers of people like to have their after meal cup of tea. In summer or warm climate, tea seems to dispel the heat and bring on instant cool together with a feeling of relaxation. Medically, the tea leaf contains a number of chemicals, of which 20-30% is tannic acid, known for its anti-inflammatory and germicidal properties. It also contains an alkaloid (5%, mainly caffeine), a stimulant for the nerve centre and the process of metabolism. Tea with the aromatics in it may help resolve meat and fat and thus promote digestion. It is, therefore, of special importance to people who live mainly on meat, like many of the ethnic minorities in China. A popular proverb among them says, "Rather go without salt for three days than without tea for a single day." Tea is also rich in various vitamins and, for smokers, it helps to discharge nicotine out of the system. Description Brewing Info Shipping Info About Us Payment Brewing Info Brewing Information Why do the Chinese called it Gong Fu / Kung Fu Tea? When we say Gong Fu / Kung Fu Tea in China, we don't mean it tea leaves or a tea name, but a brewing techniques. The reason is called Gong Fu/Kung Fu tea, is because we need to put in a lo... read more

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