{"title":"Gong Fu Cha","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ktitleleft\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiterally translated as \"tea with effort\", Gong Fu Cha is one of the most traditional ways to brew Chinese teas. Whole leaves are brewed in a small teapot, and water is added to the same tea leaves several times. In effect, we think of this like brewing an espresso instead of a large pot of coffee - the process requires a bit more time and focus, but produces a more intense flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ktitleright\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RMkGFkVSNjs?rel=0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"330\" height=\"186\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"yixing-tasting-cup","title":"Yixing Tasting Cup","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are our shop cups, used for all the tastings that we conduct day in and day out. They're pretty basic: crafted of yixing clay, then given a pure white glaze on the inside. For use with your own gong fu cha preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll volumes are measured to the brim. Functional volume may vary.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003evolume\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e1 oz\/30 ml \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cem\u003e height\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e1.15\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cem\u003e diameter\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e 1.9\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Red Blossom Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"brick","offer_id":31628729284,"sku":"twcp-215","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"dark","offer_id":32388323460,"sku":"twcp-216","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1563\/7149\/files\/2024DECYixingTastingCup_1.jpg?v=1750814992"},{"product_id":"white-tea-dish","title":"White Tea Dish","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ktitleright\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-top: 10px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fS5XyxTQQXs?rel=0\" width=\"340\" height=\"191.25\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"kid\"\u003eA simple and beautifully shaped vessel for holding your tea leaves. We use it at the shop as a presentation dish to show the tea before brewing. For gong fu cha, the tea dish is an elegant intermediary between a canister of tea and the brewing vessel. A curved opening on one side of the dish allow loose leaves to easily slip into an awaiting teapot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll volumes are measured to the brim. Functional volume may vary.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e height\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e1.5\"  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003cem\u003e diameter\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e3\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Red Blossom Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31628869252,"sku":"twu-200","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1563\/7149\/files\/2024DECWhiteTeaDish_4.jpg?v=1750814959"},{"product_id":"cherrywood-scoop","title":"Cherrywood Tea Scoop","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea scoop carved from cherry wood, in a finish that accentuates the color of tea leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that this is a handmade item, and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003eevery scoop will vary slightly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in grain pattern, shape, and finishing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003elength\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e6\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Red Blossom Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31628892228,"sku":"twu-330","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1563\/7149\/files\/2024DECCherrywoodTeaScoop_1copy.jpg?v=1733872258"},{"product_id":"bamboo-tea-tongs","title":"Bamboo Tea Tongs","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTongs crafted from bamboo make it easy to handle small cups or reach into the narrow opening of a yixing teapot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003elength\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003eapprox. 6\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Red Blossom Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31628904708,"sku":"twu-345","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1563\/7149\/files\/2024DECBambooTeaTongs_3copy.jpg?v=1733872186"},{"product_id":"basic-service-tray","title":"Long Bamboo Service Tray","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur basic tea service tray is perfectly versatile. Try lining with a tea towel and brewing a couple of rounds of gong fu cha, or simply using the tray to organize and keep your tea ware in one place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted of honey-hued bamboo. A raised edge helps keep tea cups and tea from running over the sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003ewidth\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e14.75\"  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003cem\u003e depth\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e5.75\"  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003cem\u003e height\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e1.25\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Red Blossom Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31629011204,"sku":"twt-246","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1563\/7149\/files\/2024DECBambooServiceTray_1copy.jpg?v=1733872106"},{"product_id":"ru-kiln-gaiwan-series-1","title":"Ru Kiln Gaiwan: Series 1","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrikingly modern in its aesthetic, this gaiwan is inspired by the Imperial Ru Kilns of China's Song Dynasty. Crafted by nationally acclaimed Taiwanese master ceramicist Xu De Jia, this piece features the artist's signature blue-green glaze on a white clay body. Our Ru Kiln Gaiwan retains heat better than porcelain or glass, making it ideal for teas that require a higher temperature or longer infusion time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to natural variations in kilning temperature and cooling rates, our current Ru Kiln Gaiwans have an unbroken glaze, without the craquelure found in many of our other celadon pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that this is a handmade item, and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003eevery gaiwan will vary slightly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in glaze, shape, dimensions, and volume.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that this is a handmade item, and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003eevery gaiwan will vary slightly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in glaze, shape, dimensions, and volume.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll volumes are measured to the brim. Functional volume may vary.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003evolume\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e5 oz\/150 ml  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003cem\u003e height\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e3.5\"  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003cem\u003e diameter\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e 3.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough not how you'll see it done in China, our favorite and most secure way to hold the gaiwan is by placing two fingers of each hand underneath the plate, and using your thumbs to hold the top of the knob and secure the lid. Rotate your thumbs toward your body, straining the leaves with the lid while decanting the liquid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1563\/7149\/files\/gaiwan-use.gif?v=1483649386\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Red Blossom Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42363346387126,"sku":"xdj-2020-ru-gw","price":188.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1563\/7149\/files\/2024DECRuKilnGaiwanSeries1_6.jpg?v=1750814873"},{"product_id":"ru-kiln-lotus-cup-pair-large","title":"Ru Kiln Lotus Cup Pair (Large)","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ktitleright\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-top: 10px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/c_0ZWHs7gFY?rel=0\" width=\"340\" height=\"191.25\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"kid\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart of our \u003ca title=\"Song Kiln Collection\" href=\"\/collections\/song-kiln-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSong Kiln Collection\u003c\/a\u003e, this pair of cups is inspired by the celadon ware of the Song Dynasty's Imperial Ru Kiln.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStately and refined in form, these lotus-motif cups were crafted by nationally acclaimed Taiwanese master ceramicist, Xu De Jia. Sold as a pair, the cups feature Mr. Xu's signature blue-green glaze on a dark clay body.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs with all of our celadon pieces in the Song Kiln Collection, these Lotus Cups are covered with a web of craquelure: hairline cracks in the glaze that will darken with use. This natural patina is an especially prized characteristic of fine celadon, and adds to the pot's aesthetic appeal as every pot is different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that this is a handmade item, and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003eevery cup will vary slightly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in glaze, shape, dimensions, and volume.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that this is a handmade item, and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003eevery cup will vary slightly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in glaze, shape, dimensions, and volume.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll volumes are measured to the brim. Functional volume may vary.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003evolume\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e2 oz\/55 ml  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003cem\u003e height\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e1.75\"  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003cem\u003e diameter\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e 3\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Red Blossom Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32107905777726,"sku":"xdj-2020-ru-lotuspr-L","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1563\/7149\/products\/RuKilnLotusCupLarge_1.jpg?v=1676099668"},{"product_id":"ru-kiln-oval-cup-pair","title":"Ru Kiln Oval Cup Pair","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ktitleright\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-top: 10px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/c_0ZWHs7gFY?rel=0\" width=\"340\" height=\"191.25\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"kid\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart of our \u003ca title=\"Song Kiln Collection\" href=\"\/collections\/song-kiln-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSong Kiln Collection\u003c\/a\u003e, this pair of cups is inspired by the celadon ware of the Song Dynasty's Imperial Ru Kiln.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese elegant cups were crafted in northern Taiwan by nationally acclaimed master ceramicist Xu De Jia. Sold as a pair, the cups feature Mr. Xu's signature blue-green glaze on a dark clay body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with all of our celadon pieces in the Song Kiln Collection, these Oval Cups are covered with a web of craquelure: hairline cracks in the glaze that will darken with use. This natural patina is an especially prized characteristic of fine celadon, and adds to the pot's aesthetic appeal as every pot is different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that this is a handmade item, and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003eevery cup will vary slightly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in glaze, shape, dimensions, and volume.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that this is a handmade item, and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003eevery cup will vary slightly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in glaze, shape, dimensions, and volume.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll volumes are measured to the brim. Functional volume may vary.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003evolume\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e3.5 oz\/90 ml  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003cem\u003e height\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e2.25\"  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003cem\u003e diameter\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e 3\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Red Blossom Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31631749124,"sku":"xdj-2020-ru-ovlpr","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1563\/7149\/products\/RuKilnOvalCup_1.jpg?v=1676099610"},{"product_id":"modern-glass-server","title":"Modern Glass Server","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"ktitleright\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-top: 10px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"191.25\" width=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WRP2OeSQzEk?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"kid\"\u003eA sleek, minimal glass pitcher designed with gong fu cha in mind. The large capacity makes this server ideal for combining infusions or serving groups, while the precisely pointed spout offers a pour without dribbles. Crafted of thick borosilicate glass that is twice the weight and density of lower priced servers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll volumes are measured to the brim. Functional volume may vary.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSMALL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e volume\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e11.8oz \/ 350 ml \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cem\u003e length\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e5\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cem\u003e width\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e 3.75\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cem\u003e height\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e3.5\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLARGE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e volume\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e17oz \/ 500 ml \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cem\u003e length\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e5.25\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cem\u003e width\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e 3.75\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cem\u003e height\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e4\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Red Blossom Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Small (11.8oz)","offer_id":43624282325174,"sku":"twv-420","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large (17oz)","offer_id":43624282357942,"sku":"twv-421","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1563\/7149\/files\/2024_NOV_Modern_Glass_Server_4.jpg?v=1732349405"},{"product_id":"competition-brewing-set","title":"Competition Brewing Set","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ktitleright\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-top: 10px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Dh-LDWVeiuQ?rel=0\" width=\"340\" height=\"191.25\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"kid\"\u003eThis simple brewing set is the preferred brewing method for tea competitions. For everyday use, the brewing cup works much like a gaiwan. The handle keeps fingers cool, and the lid strains the leaves as the liquid is poured through the notch in the side. Pour into the matching cup for easy drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade of white stoneware and glazed inside and out, this is the perfect set for tasting new teas, testing comparative quality, or just brewing a quick cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed tea to go with it? \u003c\/strong\u003eEnjoy the Competition Brewing Set as part of our \u003ca title=\"Essential Collection\" href=\"\/products\/essential-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEssential Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll volumes are measured to the brim. Functional volume may vary.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebrewing cup:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003evolume\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e4 oz\/118 ml  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003cem\u003e height\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e3.5\"  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003cem\u003e diameter\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e 2.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edrinking cup:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003evolume\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e4 oz\/118 ml  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003cem\u003e height\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e3\"  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003cem\u003e diameter\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e3\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs leaves steep inside the cup, place the lid on and hold the knob with your thumb as you pour into the server.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor competition style comparisons, let the leaves stew side by side, and use a spoon to transfer the brewed tea to a small tasting cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Red Blossom Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47898321551,"sku":"twsc-250","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1563\/7149\/files\/2024DECCompetitionBrewingSet_1copy_79628339-39c9-44b9-b2e1-8ab2bfcb81c5.jpg?v=1733883435"},{"product_id":"yixing-tea-tray","title":"Yixing Tea Tray","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis traditional tea tray, made of unglazed Yixing clay, is designed to trap rinse water while brewing \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/gong-fu-cha\"\u003egong fu cha\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/gong-fu-cha\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Rather than holding the pot above the water level, like most modern tea trays, this large dish collects water around the teapot, helping to maintain the temperature while brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll volumes are measured to the brim. Functional volume may vary.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003ediameter\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e9 3\/8\"  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003cem\u003e height\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e2.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Red Blossom Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Brick","offer_id":42177754988726,"sku":"twt-608","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dark","offer_id":42177755021494,"sku":"twt-608","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1563\/7149\/files\/2024DECYixingTeaTray_3.jpg?v=1750815041"},{"product_id":"ru-kiln-pot-series-4","title":"Ru Kiln Pot: Series 4","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ktitleright\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-top: 10px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/c_0ZWHs7gFY?rel=0\" width=\"340\" height=\"191.25\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"kid\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart of our \u003ca title=\"Song Kiln Collection\" href=\"\/collections\/song-kiln-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSong Kiln Collection\u003c\/a\u003e, this teapot is inspired by the celadon ware of the Song Dynasty's Imperial Ru Kiln, China's most prized ceramics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted by nationally acclaimed Taiwanese master ceramicist, Xu De Jia, this pot features the artist's signature Ru Kiln glaze: a silky, \u003cem\u003eqing\u003c\/em\u003e-colored celadon over a dark brown stoneware base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all of our celadon pieces in the Song Kiln Collection, this Ru Kiln Pot is covered with a web of craquelure: hairline cracks in the glaze that will darken with use. This natural patina is an especially prized characteristic of fine celadon, and adds to the pot's aesthetic appeal as every pot is different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that this is a handmade item, and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003eevery pot will vary slightly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in glaze, shape, dimensions, and volume.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that this is a handmade item, and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003eevery pot will vary slightly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in glaze, shape, dimensions, and volume.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll volumes are measured to the brim. Functional volume may vary.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003evolume\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e7.75 oz \/ 230 ml  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003cem\u003e height\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e4\"  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003cem\u003e diameter\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e3.5\"  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003cem\u003e length\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e6\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Red Blossom Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32088399347774,"sku":"xdj-2020-ru-tp4","price":380.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1563\/7149\/files\/2025OCT_RuKilnPotSeries4_9copy.jpg?v=1761953668"},{"product_id":"digital-tea-scale","title":"Digital Tea Scale","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"ktitleright\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-top: 10px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"191.25\" width=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/04GkZ8fhPxM?rel=0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"kid\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to use, with an unbranded matte black design, this minimalist scale is perfect for portioning premium tea leaves for gongfu brewing.\u003c\/strong\u003e The scale is \u003cspan\u003ea\u003c\/span\u003eccurate to 0.01 grams, with a maximum capacity of 100 grams, and will quickly become an invaluable tool in your pursuit of the perfect brew.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea leaves come in all shapes and sizes: some are dense and tightly rolled, others are loosely twisted and lightweight. Because of this, the best way to dose your leaves is by weight, not volume — our Digital Tea Scale will help you do just that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequires 2 AAA batteries, included. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKindly note: \u003c\/strong\u003eWhile all scales are pre-calibrated at the factory, as with any digital scale this item may require re-calibration upon receipt (and occasionally throughout its service life) to produce accurate readings. Calibration instructions are included in the box; the calibration process requires a separate \u003cstrong\u003ecalibration weight \u003c\/strong\u003e(\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003enot included\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, but readily available online from other retailers). Kindly note that \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003escales received out of calibration are not defective; we are unable to cover shipping costs associated with exchanging or returning scales on this basis.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003elength\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003cem\u003e width\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e2.5\"  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003cem\u003e height\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e0.75\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Red Blossom Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37095969620150,"sku":"ta-100","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1563\/7149\/files\/2024DECDigitalTeaScale_8copy_d8686bec-7bc7-43f0-b6bb-9a8abff13ef3.jpg?v=1733886161"},{"product_id":"master-yixing-550","title":"Master Yixing, Style 550","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA classic \u003cem\u003eshipiao\u003c\/em\u003e (\"stone ladle\") teapot, rendered in elegant \u003cem\u003eqinghuini \u003c\/em\u003e(grey clay) for an understated and minimalist aesthetic. This teapot's versatile volume of just over 7.5 oz makes it perfect for solo sessions or small gatherings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Yixing teapots are half-handmade. A manual mold is used to assist the artisan in forming the body and lid of the vessel, while the spout, handle, and knob are formed freehand; the final teapot is assembled and finished entirely by hand. We believe this style of craftsmanship \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epresents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the best balance of function and value, allowing us to offer high-grade, authentic Yixing clay and all of its benefits without the premium for fully handmade construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll volumes are measured to the brim. Functional volume may vary.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003evolume\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e7.6 oz\/225 ml \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cem\u003e length\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e5.5\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cem\u003e width\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e4\" \u003c\/span\u003e• \u003cem\u003eheight\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e2.75\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeasoning a Yixing Pot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYixing teapots are intended to be seasoned with one type of tea. Due to the clay’s level of porosity, a yixing teapot will take on the aroma and character of the tea brewed in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo season a new yixing teapot, first scrub the teapot with a soft sponge. Rinse, fill the teapot with fresh water and let it sit overnight. Second, brew a strong infusion of the tea you intend to season the pot with. Submerge the teapot (filled with the tea infusion) in a large bowl of water and let the pot sit in the bowl overnight. In the morning rinse the teapot with fresh water and begin using.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCleaning a Yixing Pot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter steeping tea, empty the leaves and rinse the teapot with clean water. Leave the teapot open with the lid ajar so that it can dry. Depending on the type of Zi Sha (clay), it can take up to a night. Use a soft wet cloth to clean the exterior of the pot and a soft dry cloth to polish it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNEVER use soap or detergent on yixing clay. The clay will absorb the flavor of tea as well as chemical cleaners. Do not store yixing teapots near strong scents or spices, especially when the pot is wet – the pot will absorb that particular scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Red Blossom Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37164484264118,"sku":"twyx-510-a","price":480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1563\/7149\/files\/2024DECMasterYixing550_2copy.jpg?v=1733891047"},{"product_id":"master-yixing-551","title":"Master Yixing, Style 551","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis angular \u003cem\u003eshipiao\u003c\/em\u003e teapot is crafted from \u003cem\u003eqinghuini\u003c\/em\u003e (\"grey clay\") and features a larger volume just under 10 ounces, making it ideal for group tea brewing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Yixing teapots are half-handmade. A manual mold is used to assist the artisan in forming the body and lid of the vessel, while the spout, handle, and knob are formed freehand; the final teapot is assembled and finished entirely by hand. We believe this style of craftsmanship \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epresents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the best balance of function and value, allowing us to offer high-grade, authentic Yixing clay and all of its benefits without the premium for fully handmade construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll volumes are measured to the brim. Functional volume may vary.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003evolume\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e9.8 oz\/290 ml \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cem\u003e length\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e5.75\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cem\u003e width\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e4.25\" \u003c\/span\u003e• \u003cem\u003eheight\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e3\"\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeasoning a Yixing Pot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYixing teapots are intended to be seasoned with one type of tea. Due to the clay’s level of porosity, a yixing teapot will take on the aroma and character of the tea brewed in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo season a new yixing teapot, first scrub the teapot with a soft sponge. Rinse, fill the teapot with fresh water and let it sit overnight. Second, brew a strong infusion of the tea you intend to season the pot with. Submerge the teapot (filled with the tea infusion) in a large bowl of water and let the pot sit in the bowl overnight. In the morning rinse the teapot with fresh water and begin using.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCleaning a Yixing Pot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter steeping tea, empty the leaves and rinse the teapot with clean water. Leave the teapot open with the lid ajar so that it can dry. Depending on the type of Zi Sha (clay), it can take up to a night. Use a soft wet cloth to clean the exterior of the pot and a soft dry cloth to polish it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNEVER use soap or detergent on yixing clay. The clay will absorb the flavor of tea as well as chemical cleaners. Do not store yixing teapots near strong scents or spices, especially when the pot is wet – the pot will absorb that particular scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Red Blossom Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37164496650422,"sku":"twyx-510-b","price":480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1563\/7149\/files\/2024DECMasterYixing551_3copy.jpg?v=1733891073"},{"product_id":"artisan-yixing-style-634","title":"Artisan Yixing, Style 634","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA uniquely designed teapot, rendered in revered \u003cem\u003ezhuni \u003c\/em\u003e(vermillion clay).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Yixing teapots are half-handmade. A manual mold is used to assist the artisan in forming the body and lid of the vessel, while the spout, handle, and knob are formed freehand; the final teapot is assembled and finished entirely by hand. We believe this style of craftsmanship \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epresents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the best balance of function and value, allowing us to offer high-grade, authentic Yixing clay and all of its benefits without the premium for fully handmade construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll volumes are measured to the brim. Functional volume may vary.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003evolume\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e6.6 oz \/ 195 ml \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cem\u003e length\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e4.9\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cem\u003e width\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e3.25\" \u003c\/span\u003e• \u003cem\u003eheight\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e3.2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeasoning a Yixing Pot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYixing teapots are intended to be seasoned with one type of tea. Due to the clay’s level of porosity, a yixing teapot will take on the aroma and character of the tea brewed in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo season a new yixing teapot, first scrub the teapot with a soft sponge. Rinse, fill the teapot with fresh water and let it sit overnight. Second, brew a strong infusion of the tea you intend to season the pot with. Submerge the teapot (filled with the tea infusion) in a large bowl of water and let the pot sit in the bowl overnight. In the morning rinse the teapot with fresh water and begin using.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCleaning a Yixing Pot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter steeping tea, empty the leaves and rinse the teapot with clean water. Leave the teapot open with the lid ajar so that it can dry. Depending on the type of Zi Sha (clay), it can take up to a night. Use a soft wet cloth to clean the exterior of the pot and a soft dry cloth to polish it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNEVER use soap or detergent on yixing clay. The clay will absorb the flavor of tea as well as chemical cleaners. Do not store yixing teapots near strong scents or spices, especially when the pot is wet – the pot will absorb that particular scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Red Blossom Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41006843756726,"sku":"twyx-630-4","price":280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1563\/7149\/products\/6_1.jpg?v=1648764284"},{"product_id":"artisan-yixing-style-635","title":"Artisan Yixing, Style 635","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA practical teapot, rendered in revered \u003cem\u003ezhuni \u003c\/em\u003e(vermillion clay).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Yixing teapots are half-handmade. A manual mold is used to assist the artisan in forming the body and lid of the vessel, while the spout, handle, and knob are formed freehand; the final teapot is assembled and finished entirely by hand. We believe this style of craftsmanship \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epresents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the best balance of function and value, allowing us to offer high-grade, authentic Yixing clay and all of its benefits without the premium for fully handmade construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll volumes are measured to the brim. Functional volume may vary.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003evolume\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e6.7 oz \/ 199 ml \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cem\u003e length\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e5.2\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cem\u003e width\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e3.25\" \u003c\/span\u003e• \u003cem\u003eheight\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e3.9\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeasoning a Yixing Pot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYixing teapots are intended to be seasoned with one type of tea. Due to the clay’s level of porosity, a yixing teapot will take on the aroma and character of the tea brewed in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo season a new yixing teapot, first scrub the teapot with a soft sponge. Rinse, fill the teapot with fresh water and let it sit overnight. Second, brew a strong infusion of the tea you intend to season the pot with. Submerge the teapot (filled with the tea infusion) in a large bowl of water and let the pot sit in the bowl overnight. In the morning rinse the teapot with fresh water and begin using.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCleaning a Yixing Pot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter steeping tea, empty the leaves and rinse the teapot with clean water. Leave the teapot open with the lid ajar so that it can dry. Depending on the type of Zi Sha (clay), it can take up to a night. Use a soft wet cloth to clean the exterior of the pot and a soft dry cloth to polish it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNEVER use soap or detergent on yixing clay. The clay will absorb the flavor of tea as well as chemical cleaners. Do not store yixing teapots near strong scents or spices, especially when the pot is wet – the pot will absorb that particular scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Red Blossom Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41006846705846,"sku":"twyx-630-5","price":280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1563\/7149\/products\/7_1.jpg?v=1648764249"},{"product_id":"master-yixing-style-552","title":"Master Yixing, Style 552","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA spacious teapot, rendered in revered \u003cem\u003ezhuni \u003c\/em\u003e(vermillion clay).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Yixing teapots are half-handmade. A manual mold is used to assist the artisan in forming the body and lid of the vessel, while the spout, handle, and knob are formed freehand; the final teapot is assembled and finished entirely by hand. We believe this style of craftsmanship \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epresents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the best balance of function and value, allowing us to offer high-grade, authentic Yixing clay and all of its benefits without the premium for fully handmade construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll volumes are measured to the brim. Functional volume may vary.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003evolume\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e10 oz \/ 295 ml \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cem\u003e length\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e5.25\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cem\u003e width\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e3.5\" \u003c\/span\u003e• \u003cem\u003eheight\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e3.38\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeasoning a Yixing Pot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYixing teapots are intended to be seasoned with one type of tea. Due to the clay’s level of porosity, a yixing teapot will take on the aroma and character of the tea brewed in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo season a new yixing teapot, first scrub the teapot with a soft sponge. Rinse, fill the teapot with fresh water and let it sit overnight. Second, brew a strong infusion of the tea you intend to season the pot with. Submerge the teapot (filled with the tea infusion) in a large bowl of water and let the pot sit in the bowl overnight. In the morning rinse the teapot with fresh water and begin using.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCleaning a Yixing Pot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter steeping tea, empty the leaves and rinse the teapot with clean water. Leave the teapot open with the lid ajar so that it can dry. Depending on the type of Zi Sha (clay), it can take up to a night. Use a soft wet cloth to clean the exterior of the pot and a soft dry cloth to polish it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNEVER use soap or detergent on yixing clay. The clay will absorb the flavor of tea as well as chemical cleaners. Do not store yixing teapots near strong scents or spices, especially when the pot is wet – the pot will absorb that particular scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Red Blossom Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41006847131830,"sku":"twyx-550-2","price":480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1563\/7149\/products\/4_1.jpg?v=1648764217"},{"product_id":"master-yixing-style-553","title":"Master Yixing, Style 553","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA classic \u003cem\u003efanggu \u003c\/em\u003e(\"ancient-style\") teapot, rendered in revered \u003cem\u003ezhuni \u003c\/em\u003e(vermillion clay).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Yixing teapots are half-handmade. A manual mold is used to assist the artisan in forming the body and lid of the vessel, while the spout, handle, and knob are formed freehand; the final teapot is assembled and finished entirely by hand. We believe this style of craftsmanship \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epresents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the best balance of function and value, allowing us to offer high-grade, authentic Yixing clay and all of its benefits without the premium for fully handmade construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll volumes are measured to the brim. Functional volume may vary.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003evolume\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e9.8 oz \/ 289 g \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cem\u003e length\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e5.75\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cem\u003e width\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e4\" \u003c\/span\u003e• \u003cem\u003eheight\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e3.2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeasoning a Yixing Pot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYixing teapots are intended to be seasoned with one type of tea. Due to the clay’s level of porosity, a yixing teapot will take on the aroma and character of the tea brewed in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo season a new yixing teapot, first scrub the teapot with a soft sponge. Rinse, fill the teapot with fresh water and let it sit overnight. Second, brew a strong infusion of the tea you intend to season the pot with. Submerge the teapot (filled with the tea infusion) in a large bowl of water and let the pot sit in the bowl overnight. In the morning rinse the teapot with fresh water and begin using.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCleaning a Yixing Pot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter steeping tea, empty the leaves and rinse the teapot with clean water. Leave the teapot open with the lid ajar so that it can dry. Depending on the type of Zi Sha (clay), it can take up to a night. Use a soft wet cloth to clean the exterior of the pot and a soft dry cloth to polish it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNEVER use soap or detergent on yixing clay. The clay will absorb the flavor of tea as well as chemical cleaners. Do not store yixing teapots near strong scents or spices, especially when the pot is wet – the pot will absorb that particular scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Red Blossom Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41006847590582,"sku":"twyx-550-3","price":480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1563\/7149\/products\/5_1.jpg?v=1648764192"},{"product_id":"reserve-yixing-style-810","title":"Reserve Yixing, Style 810","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exquisitely crafted \u003cem\u003eshipiao\u003c\/em\u003e (\"stone ladle\") teapot, rendered in revered \u003cem\u003ezhuni \u003c\/em\u003e(vermillion clay).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Yixing teapots are half-handmade. A manual mold is used to assist the artisan in forming the body and lid of the vessel, while the spout, handle, and knob are formed freehand; the final teapot is assembled and finished entirely by hand. We believe this style of craftsmanship presents the best balance of function and value, allowing us to offer high-grade, authentic Yixing clay and all of its benefits without the premium for fully handmade construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll volumes are measured to the brim. Functional volume may vary.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003evolume\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e6.6 oz \/ 195 g \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cem\u003e length\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e5.25\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cem\u003e width\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e3.75\" \u003c\/span\u003e• \u003cem\u003eheight\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e2.25\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeasoning a Yixing Pot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYixing teapots are intended to be seasoned with one type of tea. Due to the clay’s level of porosity, a yixing teapot will take on the aroma and character of the tea brewed in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo season a new yixing teapot, first scrub the teapot with a soft sponge. Rinse, fill the teapot with fresh water and let it sit overnight. Second, brew a strong infusion of the tea you intend to season the pot with. Submerge the teapot (filled with the tea infusion) in a large bowl of water and let the pot sit in the bowl overnight. In the morning rinse the teapot with fresh water and begin using.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCleaning a Yixing Pot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter steeping tea, empty the leaves and rinse the teapot with clean water. Leave the teapot open with the lid ajar so that it can dry. Depending on the type of Zi Sha (clay), it can take up to a night. Use a soft wet cloth to clean the exterior of the pot and a soft dry cloth to polish it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNEVER use soap or detergent on yixing clay. The clay will absorb the flavor of tea as well as chemical cleaners. Do not store yixing teapots near strong scents or spices, especially when the pot is wet – the pot will absorb that particular scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Red Blossom Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41006849196214,"sku":"twyx-810-0","price":680.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1563\/7149\/products\/3_1.jpg?v=1648764182"},{"product_id":"reserve-yixing-style-811","title":"Reserve Yixing, Style 811","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exquisitely crafted \u003cem\u003exubian\u003c\/em\u003e-style teapot, rendered in revered \u003cem\u003ezhuni \u003c\/em\u003e(vermillion clay).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Yixing teapots are half-handmade. A manual mold is used to assist the artisan in forming the body and lid of the vessel, while the spout, handle, and knob are formed freehand; the final teapot is assembled and finished entirely by hand. We believe this style of craftsmanship presents the best balance of function and value, allowing us to offer high-grade, authentic Yixing clay and all of its benefits without the premium for fully handmade construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll volumes are measured to the brim. Functional volume may vary.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003evolume\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e6.7 oz \/ 198 ml \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cem\u003e length\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e5.5\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cem\u003e width\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e3.75\" \u003c\/span\u003e• \u003cem\u003eheight\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e3.75\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeasoning a Yixing Pot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYixing teapots are intended to be seasoned with one type of tea. Due to the clay’s level of porosity, a yixing teapot will take on the aroma and character of the tea brewed in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo season a new yixing teapot, first scrub the teapot with a soft sponge. Rinse, fill the teapot with fresh water and let it sit overnight. Second, brew a strong infusion of the tea you intend to season the pot with. Submerge the teapot (filled with the tea infusion) in a large bowl of water and let the pot sit in the bowl overnight. In the morning rinse the teapot with fresh water and begin using.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCleaning a Yixing Pot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter steeping tea, empty the leaves and rinse the teapot with clean water. Leave the teapot open with the lid ajar so that it can dry. Depending on the type of Zi Sha (clay), it can take up to a night. Use a soft wet cloth to clean the exterior of the pot and a soft dry cloth to polish it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNEVER use soap or detergent on yixing clay. The clay will absorb the flavor of tea as well as chemical cleaners. Do not store yixing teapots near strong scents or spices, especially when the pot is wet – the pot will absorb that particular scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Red Blossom Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41006849491126,"sku":"twyx-810-1","price":680.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1563\/7149\/products\/8_1.jpg?v=1648764171"},{"product_id":"leaf-strainer","title":"Leaf Strainer","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"ktitleright\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-top: 10px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"191.25\" width=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lT23fgjKa3s?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"kid\"\u003eOur Leaf Strainer is an elegant and completely unique way to filter your loose leaf tea when brewing \u003cem\u003egongfu-\u003c\/em\u003estyle or decanting into a mug. Crafted from premium, food-grade 304 stainless steel, this beautiful accessory is precision cut resemble a Bodhi leaf, the tree under which the Buddha achieved enlightenment. This thoughtful design brings a touch of nature to the tea table, and the flat shape makes it easy to clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo use, simply place the strainer over your server or mug, then pour through the strainer from your brewing vessle. To minimize runoff or splashing, we recommend touching the rim or spout of your vessel to the strainer as you pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOther pictured teaware items not included.\u003c\/em\u003e Looking for the full kit? Check out our \u003ca title=\"Essential Gaiwan Set\" href=\"\/products\/essential-gaiwan-set\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEssential Gaiwan Set.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003elength\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e4.5\"  \u003c\/span\u003e• \u003cem\u003e width\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e4\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Red Blossom Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41360452780214,"sku":"twu-310","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1563\/7149\/products\/LeafStraniner8.jpg?v=1657848468"},{"product_id":"ru-kiln-shiboridashi","title":"Ru Kiln Shiboridashi","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"ktitleright\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-top: 10px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"191.25\" width=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qCidkhkXWt8?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"kid\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith an elegant glaze and refined shape, this Japanese-inspired tea brewing vessel is glazed in the classic Ru Kiln style of China's Song Dynasty. Crafted by nationally acclaimed Taiwanese master ceramicist Xu De Jia, this piece features the artist's signature blue-green glaze on a white clay body. Our Ru Kiln Shiboridashi can be used as either a brewing vessel or serving pitcher; the celadon retains heat better than porcelain or glass, making it ideal for teas that require a higher temperature or longer infusion time. The piece features a small spout and built in filter to keep leaves in the vessel when pouring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with all of our celadon pieces in the Song Kiln Collection, this Ru Kiln Shiboridashi is covered with a web of craquelure: hairline cracks in the glaze that will darken with use. This natural patina is an especially prized characteristic of fine celadon, and adds to the item's aesthetic appeal as every piece is different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that this is a handmade item, and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003eevery shiboridashi will vary slightly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in glaze, shape, dimensions, and volume.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that this is a handmade item, and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003eevery shiboridashi will vary slightly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in glaze, shape, dimensions, and volume.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll volumes are measured to the brim. Functional volume may vary.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003evolume\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e6.76 oz \/ 200 ml  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003cem\u003e height\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e3.5\"  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003cem\u003e diameter\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e4.25\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Red Blossom Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41432375984310,"sku":"xdj-2022-ru-shiboridashi","price":280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1563\/7149\/files\/2022XDJShiboridashi3_1copy.jpg?v=1684542583"},{"product_id":"spring-gaiwan","title":"Spring Gaiwan","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"ktitleright\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-top: 10px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"168.75\" width=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uf2nXuHOnpU?rel=0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-top: 10px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"168.75\" width=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wpN79m3YZAg?rel=0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"kid\"\u003eThe successor to our wildly popular Jingdezhen Spring Gaiwan, our new Spring Gaiwan is handcrafted in Dehua, Fujian from paper-thin, high-fired porcelain. Finished with a thin, hand-painted cerulean line along the rims of the lid, body, and saucer, this elegant vessel pays modern tribute to the famed \"blue and white\" \u003cem\u003eqinghua\u003c\/em\u003e porcelain style of the Ming Dynasty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pure white porcelain provides an ideal visual background for appreciating tea, while the masterful thinness of the material offers a wonderfully precise pour. A sibling to our more rounded \u003ca title=\"Summer Gaiwan\" href=\"\/products\/summer-gaiwan\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer Gaiwan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, the Spring version is taller and more angular, presenting a slightly more formal silhouette. The vessel's foot nestles perfectly into the stately saucer beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with our matching \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ming-server\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Ming Server\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMing Server\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ming-tasting-cups\" title=\"Ming Tasting Cups\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMing Tasting Cups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for a complete \u003cem\u003egongfu\u003c\/em\u003e-style tea set; also included in our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pinnacle Collection\" href=\"\/products\/pinnacle-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinnacle Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll volumes are measured to the brim. Functional volume may vary.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003evolume\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e6oz \/ 180 ml  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003cem\u003e total height\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e3.5\"  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003cem\u003e bowl diameter\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e3.75\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003cspan\u003e• \u003cem\u003e total diameter\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e4.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Red Blossom Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Full Gaiwan","offer_id":41625956745398,"sku":"twg-165","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Spare Lid","offer_id":41625956778166,"sku":"twg-165-lid","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1563\/7149\/products\/Spring_Gaiwan_2022_1.jpg?v=1657846229"},{"product_id":"summer-gaiwan","title":"Summer Gaiwan","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"ktitleright\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-top: 10px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"168.75\" width=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uf2nXuHOnpU?rel=0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-top: 10px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"168.75\" width=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wpN79m3YZAg?rel=0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"kid\"\u003eThe successor to our wildly popular Jingdezhen Summer Gaiwan, our new Summer Gaiwan is handcrafted in Dehua, Fujian from paper-thin, high-fired porcelain. Finished with a thin, hand-painted cerulean line along the rims of the lid, body, and saucer, this elegant vessel pays modern tribute to the famed \"blue and white\" \u003cem\u003eqinghua\u003c\/em\u003e porcelain style of the Ming Dynasty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pure white porcelain provides an ideal visual background for appreciating tea, while the masterful thinness of the material offers a wonderfully precise pour. A sibling to our more angular \u003ca title=\"Spring Gaiwan\" href=\"\/products\/spring-gaiwan\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring Gaiwan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, the Summer version is lower and more rounded, presenting a slightly more casual silhouette. The vessel's foot nestles perfectly into the well-proportioned saucer beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with our matching \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ming-server\" title=\"Ming Server\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMing Server\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ming-tasting-cups\" title=\"Ming Tasting Cups\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMing Tasting Cups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for a complete \u003cem\u003egongfu\u003c\/em\u003e-style tea set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll volumes are measured to the brim. Functional volume may vary.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003evolume\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e6oz \/ 180 ml  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003cem\u003e total height\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e3.25\"  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003cem\u003e bowl diameter\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e3.75\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003cspan\u003e• \u003cem\u003e total diameter\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e4.25\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Red Blossom Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Full Gaiwan","offer_id":41625956810934,"sku":"twg-166","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Spare Lid","offer_id":41625956843702,"sku":"twg-166-lid","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1563\/7149\/products\/Summer_Gaiwan_2022_1.jpg?v=1657846221"},{"product_id":"master-yixing-style-554","title":"Master Yixing, Style 554","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA classic \u003cem\u003exishi\u003c\/em\u003e teapot, rendered in revered \u003cem\u003ezhuni \u003c\/em\u003e(vermillion clay).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Yixing teapots are half-handmade. A manual mold is used to assist the artisan in forming the body and lid of the vessel, while the spout, handle, and knob are formed freehand; the final teapot is assembled and finished entirely by hand. We believe this style of craftsmanship \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epresents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the best balance of function and value, allowing us to offer high-grade, authentic Yixing clay and all of its benefits without the premium for fully handmade construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll volumes are measured to the brim. Functional volume may vary.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003evolume\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e8.75 oz \/ 260 ml \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cem\u003e length\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e5\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cem\u003e width\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e3.5\" \u003c\/span\u003e• \u003cem\u003eheight\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e3\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeasoning a Yixing Pot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYixing teapots are intended to be seasoned with one type of tea. Due to the clay’s level of porosity, a yixing teapot will take on the aroma and character of the tea brewed in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo season a new yixing teapot, first scrub the teapot with a soft sponge. Rinse, fill the teapot with fresh water and let it sit overnight. Second, brew a strong infusion of the tea you intend to season the pot with. Submerge the teapot (filled with the tea infusion) in a large bowl of water and let the pot sit in the bowl overnight. In the morning rinse the teapot with fresh water and begin using.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCleaning a Yixing Pot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter steeping tea, empty the leaves and rinse the teapot with clean water. Leave the teapot open with the lid ajar so that it can dry. Depending on the type of Zi Sha (clay), it can take up to a night. Use a soft wet cloth to clean the exterior of the pot and a soft dry cloth to polish it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNEVER use soap or detergent on yixing clay. The clay will absorb the flavor of tea as well as chemical cleaners. Do not store yixing teapots near strong scents or spices, especially when the pot is wet – the pot will absorb that particular scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Red Blossom Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42013108568246,"sku":"twyx-550-4","price":480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1563\/7149\/products\/Dec22_MasterYixing554_1.jpg?v=1671229819"},{"product_id":"artisan-yixing-style-636","title":"Artisan Yixing, Style 636","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA modern, side-handled \u003cem\u003exishi\u003c\/em\u003e teapot, rendered in revered \u003cem\u003ezhuni \u003c\/em\u003e(vermillion clay). \u003cstrong\u003eThis petite teapot is ergonomically suited to those with smaller hands.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Yixing teapots are half-handmade. A manual mold is used to assist the artisan in forming the body and lid of the vessel, while the spout, handle, and knob are formed freehand; the final teapot is assembled and finished entirely by hand. We believe this style of craftsmanship \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epresents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the best balance of function and value, allowing us to offer high-grade, authentic Yixing clay and all of its benefits without the premium for fully handmade construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll volumes are measured to the brim. Functional volume may vary.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003evolume\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e6.75 oz \/ 200 ml \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cem\u003e length\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e5.75\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cem\u003e width\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e3.5\" \u003c\/span\u003e• \u003cem\u003eheight\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e2.75\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeasoning a Yixing Pot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYixing teapots are intended to be seasoned with one type of tea. Due to the clay’s level of porosity, a yixing teapot will take on the aroma and character of the tea brewed in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo season a new yixing teapot, first scrub the teapot with a soft sponge. Rinse, fill the teapot with fresh water and let it sit overnight. Second, brew a strong infusion of the tea you intend to season the pot with. Submerge the teapot (filled with the tea infusion) in a large bowl of water and let the pot sit in the bowl overnight. In the morning rinse the teapot with fresh water and begin using.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCleaning a Yixing Pot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter steeping tea, empty the leaves and rinse the teapot with clean water. Leave the teapot open with the lid ajar so that it can dry. Depending on the type of Zi Sha (clay), it can take up to a night. Use a soft wet cloth to clean the exterior of the pot and a soft dry cloth to polish it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNEVER use soap or detergent on yixing clay. The clay will absorb the flavor of tea as well as chemical cleaners. Do not store yixing teapots near strong scents or spices, especially when the pot is wet – the pot will absorb that particular scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Red Blossom Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42013110141110,"sku":"twyx-630-6","price":360.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1563\/7149\/products\/Dec22_ArtisanYixing636_1.jpg?v=1671231899"},{"product_id":"reserve-yixing-style-812","title":"Reserve Yixing, Style 812","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\" data-mce-href=\"#\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\" data-mce-href=\"#\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\" data-mce-href=\"#\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA stylized \u003cem\u003eshipiao \u003c\/em\u003e(\"stone ladle\") teapot with lotus motif, rendered in premium \u003cem\u003eduanni \u003c\/em\u003e(yellow clay).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Yixing teapots are half-handmade. A manual mold is used to assist the artisan in forming the body and lid of the vessel, while the spout, handle, and knob are formed freehand; the final teapot is assembled and finished entirely by hand. We believe this style of craftsmanship presents the best balance of function and value, allowing us to offer high-grade, authentic Yixing clay and all of its benefits without the premium for fully handmade construction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll volumes are measured to the brim. Functional volume may vary.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003evolume\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e9.5 oz \/ 280 ml \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cem\u003e length\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e6.25\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cem\u003e width\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e4\" \u003c\/span\u003e• \u003cem\u003eheight\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e2.75\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeasoning a Yixing Pot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYixing teapots are intended to be seasoned with one type of tea. Due to the clay’s level of porosity, a yixing teapot will take on the aroma and character of the tea brewed in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo season a new yixing teapot, first scrub the teapot with a soft sponge. Rinse, fill the teapot with fresh water and let it sit overnight. Second, brew a strong infusion of the tea you intend to season the pot with. Submerge the teapot (filled with the tea infusion) in a large bowl of water and let the pot sit in the bowl overnight. In the morning rinse the teapot with fresh water and begin using.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCleaning a Yixing Pot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter steeping tea, empty the leaves and rinse the teapot with clean water. Leave the teapot open with the lid ajar so that it can dry. Depending on the type of Zi Sha (clay), it can take up to a night. Use a soft wet cloth to clean the exterior of the pot and a soft dry cloth to polish it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNEVER use soap or detergent on yixing clay. The clay will absorb the flavor of tea as well as chemical cleaners. Do not store yixing teapots near strong scents or spices, especially when the pot is wet – the pot will absorb that particular scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Red Blossom Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42013111779510,"sku":"twyx-810-2","price":680.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1563\/7149\/products\/Dec22_ReserveYixing812_1.jpg?v=1671231894"},{"product_id":"ming-tasting-cups","title":"Ming Tasting Cups","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"ktitleright\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-top: 10px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"168.75\" width=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NOrWiLCMtDo?rel=0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-top: 10px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"168.75\" width=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wpN79m3YZAg?rel=0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"kid\"\u003eA modern interpretation of traditional Ming Dynasty blue-and-white porcelain, our Ming Tasting Cups are crafted in Dehua, Fujian from paper-thin white porcelain and finished with a hand-painted cerulean rim line. The thin lip ensures an optimal mouthfeel with each sip, while the cups' elegant form helps to capture the aroma of your favorite teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Ming Tasting Cups\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epair perfectly with our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" title=\"Spring Gaiwan\" href=\"\/products\/spring-gaiwan\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpring Gaiwan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" title=\"Summer Gaiwan\" href=\"\/products\/summer-gaiwan\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSummer Gaiwan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, and ou\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003er \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ming-server\" title=\"Ming Server\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMing Server\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, though the subtle design also works well with any other teaware pieces. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSold as a pair.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolumes are approximate. Functional volume may vary.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003evolume\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e1.69 oz \/ 50 ml each  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003cem\u003e height\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e2\"  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003cem\u003e diameter\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e2.25\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003eHand wash only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e using mild dish soap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Red Blossom Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Pair (2 Cups)","offer_id":42062939127990,"sku":"twg-150-set","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Set (10 Cups)","offer_id":43612288876726,"sku":"twcp-100-ten","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1563\/7149\/products\/MingTastingCups_2.jpg?v=1674266320"},{"product_id":"leaf-trivet","title":"Leaf Trivet","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from artfully glazed Japanese ceramic, our leaf trivets cradle a traditional \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tasting-cups\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tasting Cups\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etea tasting cup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or a small serving of snacks to elevate your ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003elength \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e4.5\"  \u003c\/span\u003e•  width \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e3\"  \u003c\/span\u003e•  height\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #b5121b;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #b5121b;\"\u003e1\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Red Blossom Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Jade","offer_id":42281412362422,"sku":"eta","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Snow","offer_id":42281412395190,"sku":"eta","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1563\/7149\/files\/LeafTrivet_5copy.jpg?v=1688007970"},{"product_id":"ru-water-cup-s3-2024","title":"Ru Kiln Water Cup: Series 3","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA small \"water cup\" crafted by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enationally acclaimed Taiwanese master ceramicist, Xu De Jia. 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