{"product_id":"chinese-yixing-teapot-six-cups","title":"Chinese Yixing Teapot \u0026 six cups","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis traditionally small, lotus style, unglazed teapot is designed for infusing oolong and pu-erh teas using the gongfu method. It is complete with six cups each embossed in the base with a lotus flower. It is made near the town of Yixing in Jiangsu ...\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eChinese Yixing Teapot \u0026amp; six cups: traditionally made from red clay\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\u003cp\u003eThis traditionally small, lotus style, Chinese Yixing teapot is unglazed and designed for infusing oolong and pu-erh teas using the gongfu method. It is complete with six cups each embossed in the base with a lotus flower. It is made near the town of Yixing in Jiangsu Province with red zisha clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\u003cp\u003ePottery has been made here for the past 4500 years. The pot is signed on the base and has a well fitted lid with the potter's chop mark. The surfaces do not impart any aroma and will gain a fine patina with repeated use. It is important that each teapot is reserved for the brewing of one type of tea such as oolongs or green tea. Do not use these teapots for scented teas such as jasmine as the surface will absorb the taste which will taint other teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\u003cp\u003eThe set is packed in a substantial fabric covered presentation box. Inside the orange coloured fabric covers the cushioning which has integral indentations for each item ensuring safety in transit. Please note that these sets are despatched to you by courier.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\u003col\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eTeapot capacity 300ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eTo prepare tea using the gongfu method:\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eAppreciate the aroma of the dry leaf and the tea at each stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eWash teapot and cups with hot water before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eThree-quarters fill the pot with leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eFill with freshly boiled water that has cooled slightly.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eDiscard the first infusion.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\u003c\/ol\u003e\r\u003cp\u003eAdd boiled water to the leaves again and infuse for one minute. Pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\u003cp\u003eAdd more boiled water. Infuse for slightly longer for each subsequent infusion. The third or fourth infusion is often considered the best.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\u003ch3\u003eTea from Grey's Teas\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\u003cp\u003eOur teas are loose leaf and we specialise in large leaf grades. All are made using traditional orthodox methods. Our teas are from named tea gardens or defined areas of origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\u003ch3\u003eDelivery options\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\u003cp\u003eFor delivery our standard shipping is second class post unless you choose an alternative option such as first class post or courier. Free UK shipping is available for orders over £30 and free first class post can be chosen for orders over £50.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\u003ch3\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\r\u003ch3\u003eA guide to our tea\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\u003cp\u003eAt the checkout you may choose to receive a free, full-colour, eight-page guide to our tea. For more information about buying our loose leaf teas see our page \u003ca href=\"\/about-us\/buy-best-loose-leaf-tea-2\/\"\u003eHow to Buy the Best Loose Leaf Tea\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Speciality Teas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56422149751164,"sku":"9008","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/6691\/9292\/files\/Accessories-Yixing-3_fd20b1a3-1e2d-40fd-930b-501a5e9578cb.jpg?v=1772290249","url":"https:\/\/greysteas.co.uk\/products\/chinese-yixing-teapot-six-cups","provider":"Grey's Teas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}