The form is suitable for teas that could use a little space to expand—though unlike unglazed teaware
but with the body as well
is enhanced by the long big-waving and fermentation
every step of tea preparation is an opportunity to transform a practical process into something deliberate and aesthetically refined
A tempered hand while steeping will keep it going for many stimulating infusions
Wood-Fired Wa Guan Yixing Teapot New teaware The form is suitable forThis exclusive teapot design was commissioned by us from the artist directly, yet could have been a thousand years old: A bell like profile, reminiscent of early utilitarian pottery, is paired with a domed lid, thick spout, elongated handle and matching arched knob, and, most notably, a carved design in bas relief ringing the body. We visited Master Ren Yi Xin in his Yixing atelier, sketching the profile and pattern we wanted and selecting the ore