Getting to Know About Chinese
Tea Pots

Chinese tea pots can help you expand your knowledge.

Are you interested in Chinese tea culture?

It might be time for you to take a look at the different Chinese Tea Pots out there.

They most likely tend to come in two different traditional styles. In my opinion you will find that the Chinese varieties have a great deal to offer when you are looking at brewing the tea that you love.

These pots are perhaps most impressive if you favor the traditionally Chinese teas. They are also a perfect addition to any collection of porcelain or tea paraphernalia.

The two different traditional styles

1.The Yixing tea pot, pronounced “EE-shing” is one of the first types you are likely to discover.

They come from the city of Yixing. Thy are always made from a signature purple colored clay.

This clay is known for its ability to absorb the tastes and the smells of the tea that is brewed in them.

In many cases, they are not glazed and retain a lovely, smooth and soft texture. Also, they are highly valued for the potter's “chop,” or seal that adorns the bottom. This can distinguish the work of an expert artist.

Most people recommend that only one type of tea be brewed in a Yixing teapot so as to not mix flavors.

2.The Gaiwan is the second type of tea pot. The name translates roughly to “covered bowl”.

The tea pot itself consists of a reservoir for the tea and a tightly fitted lid and a saucer.

The saucer and the lid keep the tea warm and the reservoir itself is very small, to the point where it is acceptable to drink from the reservoir itself.

More commonly you will find that people pour the tea out into smaller cups. This pot is perfect for very fragile, loose leaf teas.

My niece named her fish Gaiwan. She doesn't know about the history of the name but picked it because she liked it.

I hope you have fun searching for and enjoying your tea and teapot.

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