Chinese Teaware, Taiwanese Teaware, 100-Year Liyong Long Blood Sand, Zhu Ni, Jinghui Zhou Pan Pot, Sencha Utensils, Teapot, Unglazed, Teaware Set Markings on the bottom of the teapot Markings on the bottom of the lid: Zhou Miao Only the teapot and two teacups are for sale. The tea tray is for photography purposes and is not included. Unused, new condition. No original box. About Yixing Zisha Teapots Zisha is a special type of clay found only in Yixing City, Jiangsu Province. Zisha is classified into several types depending on the location of the deposit and the color after firing. Generally, it has high plasticity, allowing for beautiful shaping of the entire form as well as the details. 【Features】 1. Absorbs impurities and enhances the flavor of tea. Zhu Ni teapots are said to suppress bitterness through the reaction of iron oxide and tannins, mellowing the taste of the tea. 2. High heat retention, and it doesn't get hot to the touch when filled with hot water. 3. The flavor develops with long use. There is a term called "Yang Hu" (nurturing the pot), and with long use, the surface develops a unique luster and becomes beautiful. Also, the inside absorbs the tea components and strengthens the tea aroma. 4. Suitable for brewing ripe Pu'er tea, oolong tea, white tea, and black tea. How to Use Zisha Teaware 1. First, pour hot water into the teapot to warm it up. (Warming all teaware is fundamental.) 2. Next, transfer the hot water to the tea sea (pitcher) and warm the tea sea. 3. Similarly, warm the teacups (chahai). 4. Put the tea leaves into the teapot. 5. Then, pour hot water from a slightly higher position. (To allow air to enter and the tea leaves to open.) 6. Close the lid of the teapot and wait for the brewing time. (The guideline for the first infusion is about 10 seconds.) 7. Do not pour the tea brewed in the teapot directly into the teacups; instead, transfer it to the tea sea first to even out the flavor. This is also useful when dividing the tea brewed in the teapot into cups. Ideal for Chinese oolong tea, Tieguanyin, Pu'er tea, white tea, black tea, Wuyi rock tea, black tea, Taiwanese tea, and high mountain tea. Please check the condition of the product in the images! Please refrain from purchasing if you are looking for perfection or are overly sensitive. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Thank you. Tea utensils, tea ceremony, Chinese tea, teaware, Taiwanese tea, brewing tea, sencha, black tea, Chinese teaware, teaware, Chinese crafts, Chinese art, Chinese antiques, Chinese souvenirs, Taiwanese souvenirs, Hong Kong souvenirs, Fukagawa Seiji, Koransha, Jingdezhen, Ming Dynasty teaware, Qianlong era made, Da Ming Chenghua era made, Chinese tableware, teaware, Jingdezhen tableware, tea set, teacups, antiques Tea leaf cans, tea cans, tea caddies, Chinese teaware, Chinese tea, Taiwanese tea, Taiwanese teaware