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Yixing Zisha teapots are cherished by tea enthusiasts for their beautiful design, diverse styles, and unique characteristics. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, Zisha teapots have several exceptional qualities that enhance the tea brewing experience. Through practical use, tea lovers have summarized these advantages into five key points:
- Preserves Color, Aroma, and Flavor of Tea
- Quick Recovery of Freshness
While tea brewed in a Zisha teapot can remain fresh overnight without souring and can be left for long periods without acquiring unpleasant odors, improper storage over time can lead to unwanted smells. Simply rinsing the teapot several times with alternating hot and cold water can restore its original freshness, allowing the tea to retain its true taste.
- Aroma Even Without Tea Leaves
With prolonged use, Zisha teapots accumulate a patina of "tea rust" on the inner walls. This patina can impart a tea fragrance even when no tea leaves are present, simply by adding boiling water. Techniques like mixing and layering clay have further enhanced the teapot's texture, making it easier to develop this "tea rust."
- Doesn't Crack Easily and Is Not Hot to the Touch
Zisha teapots conduct heat slowly, making them comfortable to hold without burning your hands. Their unique material properties allow them to withstand sudden temperature changes, preventing them from cracking when boiling water is poured into them during cold winter months.
- Becomes Shinier with Daily Use
The surface of Zisha teapots features an arrangement of fine sand particles. Over time and with use, these teapots develop a thick patina, becoming increasingly glossy and smooth. This transformation is described as "polished and cherished, as precious as a pearl in one's palm. With long use, the exterior resembles purple jade and the interior like green clouds, making it a truly remarkable object."
