This classic Yixing tea set is beautiful and practical. Yixing teapots have long been known for their excellent tea brewing qualities. Over time, the Yixing teapot will absorb the aromas of the tea and will increase in color and luster. The clay material can withstand high temperatures and is slow to conduct heat. Set includes a brewing teapot, pouring teapot, six aroma cups, six drinking cups, and one strainer. The pots and cups are much smaller than American tea vessels because traditional Chinese tea preparation consists of many tea servings at one sitting.
Yixing clay is named for the city where it is found, in the region near the city of Yixing in Jiangsu province, China. The purple clay dates back to the Song Dynasty and is typically used to make tea vessels. Yixing wares are unglazed and usually red or brown. Yixing clay makes great tea wares because of its ability to absorb flavors of the beverage it holds, creating a more robust flavor over time. Because of this, do not use detergents when cleaning Yixing teapots, use water only.
