{"product_id":"the-banboo-handcraft-chinese-yixing-clay-teapot","title":"“Carving Bamboo” Handcraft Chinese Yixing Clay Teapot 200ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Carving Bamboo is a 200ml Yixing teapot made from authentic purple clay (zisha), with detailed bamboo carvings across the body. At 200ml, it's slightly larger than the traditional gongfu size — enough for 4-5 small cups per steep, which makes it handy if you're sharing tea with one or two people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClay type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yixing purple clay (zisha)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsmanship:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-carved bamboo detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yixing, Jiangsu Province, China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYixing teapots absorb the flavour of whatever tea you brew in them. After months of use with the same tea, the clay seasons and the teapot starts contributing to the flavour — even plain hot water poured through a well-used Yixing pot will carry a hint of the tea it's been brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThis works well for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGongfu brewing of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/old-fir-narcissus-oolong\" title=\"Old Fir Narcissus Oolong \/ Lao Cong Shui Xian\"\u003erock oolongs\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dong-ding-oolong\" title=\"Dong Ding Oolong\"\u003eroasted oolongs\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mandarin-pu-erh-2019-post-fermented-tea\" title=\"Mandarin Pu-erh Post-fermented Tea\"\u003epuerh\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharing tea with a friend — the 200ml size is comfortable for two\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors and experienced tea drinkers looking for a display-worthy piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoanne's tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 200ml size is what I reach for when we have friends over for tea at home. It pours a comfortable amount for two or three people without needing to refill the kettle constantly. I'd pair this with a bold tea — something like \u003ca href=\"\/products\/big-red-robe-oolong\" title=\"Big Red Robe Oolong\"\u003eBig Red Robe\u003c\/a\u003e or a ripe puerh that can match the character of the pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSeasoning your new Yixing teapot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore first use, season the teapot to open the clay's pores:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse with warm water — lid, spout, and body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubmerge in a pot of water (place a cloth underneath) and simmer for 30-60 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrew a strong batch of the tea you'll dedicate this pot to\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill the teapot with the brewed tea and soak for at least 24 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse with warm water and air dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever use soap on unglazed clay. Simply rinse with hot water after each session. Over time, the surface develops a gentle sheen as the clay absorbs tea oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Yixing teapot is individually wrapped in foam and boxed. Ships from Hobart, Tasmania. Free delivery on orders over $95 Australia-wide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1688","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41802349936705,"sku":"02YXTP2404","price":320.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/6242\/7713\/files\/DSC02054.png?v=1729563406","url":"https:\/\/amomentoftea.com.au\/products\/the-banboo-handcraft-chinese-yixing-clay-teapot","provider":"A Moment of Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}