Yixing Teapots 宜興 紫砂壺

Yixing Teapots 宜興 紫砂壺

Yixing Zisha Teapots are a specialty from Yixing City in Jiangsu Province, China, made from high-quality Zisha clay. With a history dating back to the Song Dynasty, these teapots are renowned for their unique material and craftsmanship.

Key Features

  1. Material: Zisha clay is rich in minerals, providing excellent breathability and heat retention.
  2. Craftsmanship: Handcrafted with complex processes including material selection, clay refining, molding, carving, and firing.
  3. Performance: Good breathability, strong heat retention, does not absorb tea aroma, easy to clean, and long-lasting.

Cultural Value

Yixing Zisha Teapots are not only practical tea utensils but also works of art and collectibles, holding significant cultural and collectible value.

Yixing Teapots 宜興 紫砂壺

Brewing Techniques for Pu'er Tea

The key to brewing excellent Pu'er tea lies in mastering water temperature, tea quantity, steeping duration, and brewing technique.Raw Pu'er: Maintain water temperature between 85°C and 95°C. Younger raw Pu'er benefits from slightly lower temperatures to prevent excessive bitterness and astringency. Aged raw Pu'er can be brewed at higher temperatures to awaken its aroma. Ripe Tea: Brew with boiling water at 95°C to 100°C. High temperatures help release the mellow aroma of ripe tea. Generally, use a ratio of 5 grams of tea per 100 milliliters of water. For tea bricks or cakes, reduce the amount of tea as needed to prevent the brew from becoming overly strong.

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Brewing Techniques for Health-Preserving Tea

For brewing health tea, choose high-quality water like pure or spring water to preserve aroma and benefits, avoiding chlorinated tap water. Use 80-85°C for green/floral teas, 90-95°C for red/black teas, and 95-100°C for herbal teas like goji berry.

Use 3-5g tea per 150-200ml water, adjusting for herbal potency. Brew green/floral teas for 1-2 minutes, red/black teas for 2-3 minutes, and herbal teas for 5-10 minutes, extending slightly for multiple infusions to optimize flavor and effects.

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