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The "Xi Men Hong Ni" teapot is a beautiful, elegant teapot made of Hong Ni, a variety of Yixing clay. Small capacity, quality of execution and the pleasure of use come together in one object.
In the photo you can see a red-brown body with a fine grainy texture, a wide flat base, a flat lid with a knob, a loop handle and a beveled spout. Excellent symmetry, a tightly ground lid, and an even, quick pour with a well-working water-tight seal.
Characteristics
- material: Yixing clay, Hong Ni variety;
- full capacity: 155 ml;
- color: red-brown;
- tightly ground lid, water-tight seal works well;
- even, quick pour.
Best Teas for This Teapot
The teapot is excellent for brewing pu-erh, hei cha (dark tea), oolongs, black tea and aged white teas.
How to Use
Warm the teapot with hot water, add the tea and brew gongfu style. To preserve flavor, it is better to dedicate the teapot to one group of teas.
Care
Rinse the teapot with clean hot water without detergent and let it dry completely with the lid slightly open, so that the porous clay does not absorb foreign odors.