Yixing Teaware

Yixing teapots (pronounced ee-shing) have been around since the Sung Dynasty (960-1279) and are considered the ideal vessel for brewing tea. The Yixing region of China, located 120 miles northwest of Shanghai, is the only area in the world that has the renowned purple or red clay from which Yixing teapots are made. Yixing teapots are handmade by a single potter with the bottom of each pot carrying the creator’s “chop” mark or identification mark. Historically, these teapots were small so each person could have their own individual teapot.

Because of the porous nature of the clay, the teapot becomes “seasoned”, thus, making it paramount that you dedicate your favorite tea for your Yixing pot. It is also important that you never use soap or scour your pot, rinse with water and air dry. After using the teapot for many years, just by pouring hot water into the pot, you should be able to pick up the flavor profile of your tea. Not only do the Yixing teapots enhance the flavor of your tea, but they also have the remarkable ability to retain heat and with prolonged use develop a rich, beautiful luster.

All of our Yixing teapots are FDA approved and certified lead free.

Yixing teapots are utilitarian, as well as highly collectible works of art. Every tea lover should have at least one for his or her favorite tea. .