Yixing Zisha Gaiwan 100ml

A gaiwan is convenient for multiple reasons, as it allows the tea drinker to observe the color of the liquid, smell its aroma, taste its flavor, and see the tea leaves while they brew, as well as being easy to clean afterwards. The material enhances all of these attributes of the tea as well, with TeaVivre’s Yixing Zisha gaiwan combining all of these advantages into one. Because of the clay’s good heat retention, it is suitable more for brewing tea at higher temperatures, such as oolong and pu-erh.

Material – Zi Ni (紫泥)

Zi Ni is a classic and widely recognized Zisha clay on the market, refined from Zisha ore dug out of the mine of Huanglong, Yixing. This clay has a stable, mature color, a high iron content, and good breathability and structure. Along with this, it barely contracts when fired and molds easily, marking it as a good choice for large crafts and also the first choice of clay for many Zisha makers. Teapots made out of Zi Ni can easily maintain a lustrous shine, and are generally preferred for brewing light-roasted oolong or pu-erh teas.

Origin

Yixing County is known as the Pottery Capital of China for its extensive 6500-year history of the craft. The area boasts abundant resources of argil, tea, bamboo, and charcoal, each of which contributes an important base material for the making of pottery. Yixing Zisha products have earned countless prizes both at home in China as well as abroad, with a few exceptional works presented as national gifts during international diplomacy.