Chinese traditional teaware: Zisha teapot (shisa ko) Features: Teapots made from Zisha clay produced in Yixing, Jiangsu Province, China. They have high heat retention and are said to enhance the flavor of tea. History: The history of Zisha teapots dates back over 1,000 years, to the Song Dynasty. The name of Yixing kiln became widely known during the Ming Dynasty. Usage: Primarily used for brewing Chinese tea. There's also the enjoyment of "Yanghu" (養壺), where the teapot develops a unique luster and enhances the aroma of the tea the longer it's used. Unused, but has been stored in a closet at home for a long time. I will sell it as is, without cleaning. ~~~~~~ About Zisha (shisa) teapots: Their history dates back to the Song Dynasty, and the name of Yixing kiln became widely known during the Ming Dynasty. Features: Zisha teapots are made by firing Zisha clay at high temperatures. The pottery made by firing at higher temperatures is more robust and has many small pinholes, unlike porcelain, and does not crack with sudden temperature changes. It absorbs impurities and enhances the flavor of tea. You can easily find these teaware in tea shops in China, and they are the most famous pottery in China. Yixing (gikou) is a city in Jiangsu Province, China, famous for its pottery. It is a famous production area for teaware with a unique flavor, and its history dates back to the Song Dynasty, and the name of Yixing kiln became widely known during the Ming Dynasty. Yixing kiln is one of the eight ancient kilns in China, and pottery is still actively produced, mainly Zisha teapots, including state-owned factories, mainly in the suburbs of Yixing City. The feature of Zisha teapots is that when you brew tea in a Zisha teapot, the bitterness and scum are absorbed by the teapot, and you can enjoy the tea deliciously. This is a characteristic of the material and firing method, and it is also a common feature of Yakishime Tokoname, Bizen, and Shigaraki ware in Japan. The effect is considered to be the best with Zisha teapots. Its features 1. Absorbs impurities and enhances the flavor of tea. 2. High heat retention, and it doesn't get hot to the touch when you put hot water in it. 3. The flavor develops over time. There is a word called "Yanghu," and when used for a long time, the surface develops a unique luster and becomes beautiful. Also, the inside absorbs the tea components and enhances the aroma of the tea. Size From the handle of the teapot to the spout: Approximately 17cm Height, including the handle of the lid: Approximately 9cm *Please forgive any errors due to amateur measurements. #ChineseYixing #ZishaTeapot #Teapot #TeaPot #TeaSet #Teaware #TeaUtensils #OolongTea #Pu-erhTea #ChineseTea #China #Taiwan #TaiwaneseTea #Guoxin