And if you are so enthralled by its beauty that you use it for purposes not related to tea…well

and grain—an elegant interpretation of Mei Zhan in black tea form

The lid sits flush with the pot’s rim

over-roasted character

wa guan teapot duanni chai yao oolong_rare And if you are soThis exclusive teapot design was commissioned by us from the artist directly, yet could have been a thousand years old: A bell like profile, reminiscent of early utilitarian pottery, is paired with a domed lid, thick spout, elongated handle and matching arched knob, and, most notably, a carved design in bas relief ringing the body. We visited Master Ren Yi Xin in his Yixing atelier, sketching the profile and pattern we wanted and selecting the ore