The benefits of using a Yixing clay teapot (Zisha teapot) for brewing tea include:
1. **Excellent Heat Retention**: The double-porous structure of Yixing clay helps retain heat, keeping the tea at an optimal temperature, which is especially suitable for brewing Gongfu tea.
2. **Strong Breathability**: The unique pores in the clay allow the tea to breathe, helping to release the aroma and flavors of the tea without being overly absorbed by the pot walls.
3. **Preserves Tea Aroma**: The clay itself is odorless, and after high-temperature firing, the porous structure of the pot doesn’t absorb the tea’s aroma, allowing the tea's natural flavors to shine through.
4. **Richer Tea Flavor**: Over time, the Yixing teapot absorbs a small amount of tea, which accumulates and seasons the pot. Eventually, even without tea leaves, pouring hot water into the pot will release a subtle tea fragrance.
5. **Durability**: Yixing teapots are known for their strength and durability. Over time, the pot develops a unique sheen, known as patina, which adds to both its aesthetic and practical value.
6. **Improves Tea’s Steeping Ability**: The heat retention and breathability of the Yixing teapot enhance the tea's ability to be steeped multiple times, ensuring a balanced flavor with each infusion without becoming too strong or too weak.
Because of these qualities, Yixing clay teapots are a favorite among tea enthusiasts.
We ship Yixing Zisa Teapot worldwide from our warehouse in China.
Shipping Methods, Duration Estimates & Fees
When you place an order you're offered one or more of the following shipping methods during checkout:
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Airmail: Airmail costs between 7.90 USD or 10.50 USD (or the equivalent in your selected currency) per 2 KG (4.4 lb) parcel for most countries. The expected delivery time is between 1-4 weeks for most countries, unless stated otherwise during checkout.
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Express shipping: Prices are quoted during checkout based on order weight. The shipping speed is about 1-2 weeks, unless stated otherwise during checkout.
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Sea/Surface mail (large parcel): For some countries we offer free sea/surface mail shipping for orders above 10KG/22lbs. If this method is available for your country, you will see it appear if your shopping cart weight is over 10kg/22lbs.
Note: We always work hard to dispatch your order as fast as possible (usually the next working day), but we can’t control delays due to custom clearance (especially during the shopping high season). When you place an order, please take into account the possibility for delays.
Shipping Confirmation with Trace & Trace Number
All orders are packed with care to guarantee safe delivery. When your order is dispatched, we'll send you a shipping confirmation within 2 days by email, which includes an online tracking number. If you haven't received your shipping confirmation email, please check if it landed in your junk folder.
All parcels can be tracked on this 17track. Once your parcel has arrived in your country, you may also use the tracking number on the website of your local post.
