197 results for "Sea Dragon Yixing Teapot" between $25.00 and $100.00

This teapot features the dragon as protector of the sea alongside the meaning of good fortune, power & and strength. The spout is the head of a dragon, the handle a tail and the entire dragon body sits on top of a design created to represent water in spirals. Holds 23 ounces.

Tea connoisseurs think that the best cup of tea is brewed in a small Yixing teapot. For centuries the little Chinese province of Yixing has been producing these highly collectible teapots. The beauty of these tea pots lies in the way tea is prepared. Hot water is poured into the tea pot to rinse the tea pot, and then refilled with hot water and a 1/3 of tea leaves. Once the leaves have been soaked in the hot water, drain the water out immediately. Thus leaving only the tea leaves in the pot. Then...

For centuries, the Yixing teapots are known to be the best vessel for brewing tea. With continued usage the clay, from which the Yixing teapots are made, will absorb the aroma and flavors of your tea. They have the ability to withstand high temperatures and are slow to conduct heat; therefore, the handle remains comfortably cool even when pouring very hot tea. Throughout the ages they are renowned for their unique artistry and practical usage by incorporating the concepts of aesthetic beauty and...

Set of dragon design single teapot and cup. The very special teapot is made using a double-wall pierced technique. The outer pierced wall depicts a dragon (emperor) wrapping around the teapot. The inner wall is solid to contain the tea liquid. The cup is also made in the pierced double-wall technique. Its three panels depict a phoenix (empress), chrysanthemum, and a garden scene. The set is made using Duanni clay from Yixing in Jiangsu Province, China. This special clay has been used since the Song...

Dragon Mothers Love Yixing Teapot ~ Yixing teapots date back to the Sung Dynasty. Yixing teapots are highly collectible among tea enthusiasts for their unique beauty and for the special properties in the clay itself. Each yixing teapot or cup should be used for one type or flavor of tea only, as the unglazed vessel will absorb and enhance the flavor with continued use. For this reason yixing products should be hand washed with water only. This wonderful yixing teapot holds approximately 50 oz. Measures...

Yixing zisha ware won numerous prizes from International trade exhibitions all over the world. Zisha clay has an excellent plasticity which allows extensive freedom of creation, a small rate of contraction, good in proportions and in dimensions. After firing, the zisha teaware has an appropriate amount of air holes for ventilation such that the teapot can preserve the color, smell and taste of the tea. Also after frequent use and subsequent wiping, the teapot will acquire a natural shine as from...

These teapots have been made of a special purple clay found only in the Yixing province of China for 1000 years. Over time, the teapot seasons, enhancing the flavor of the tea. Collectors and tea-lovers will appreciate the beauty of this squared, deep green pot with a roof-type lid. Each boxed pot is signed with an artist “chop,” and comes with a small sample of Gunpowder tea and brewing and care instructions. (4” x 6 3/4”) ON CLEARANCE! Regularly $48.95

How can one know if a practical yixing is of good quality? Aside from it being aesthetically pleasing, there are many more factors to consider! The shape of the pot, along with how smoothly the liquid pours, can affect the final outcome of the tea being brewed. The lid should be a tight fit. Test this by filling the yixing with plain water. While pouring, cover the tiny hole on the lid with a finger; water flow should stop. When pouring, the flow from the spout should be direct and precise...

For centuries, the Yixing teapots are known to be the best vessel for brewing tea. With continued usage the clay, from which the Yixing teapots are made, will absorb the aroma and flavors of your tea. They have the ability to withstand high temperatures and are slow to conduct heat; therefore, the handle remains comfortably cool even when pouring very hot tea. Throughout the ages they are renowned for their unique artistry and practical usage by incorporating the concepts of aesthetic beauty and...

Yixing County, northwest of Shanghai, has been producing pottery with its famous "purple sand" clay, or zisha, since the Sung Dynasty (960-1279). But Yixing's fame (pronounced "ee-shing") really begins during the early Ming Dynasty (1279-1644) when local potters invented the teapot for steeping loose leaf tea.

The Fired-clay Yixing teapots, handmade in China, combine artistic expression with an exceptional brew. The clay design enhances the aroma and taste of fine teas. 6 1/2"L. x 3 3/4"H. 14 oz.

Purple clay's unique properties make it ideal for brewing tea. The quality most immediately apparent is the attractive color of purple clay. This color, sometimes augmented by natural pigments, is never hidden on Yixing teapots by glazes. The inside of Yixing teapots are always left uncoated so the porous nature of purple clay absorbs the flavor, smell, and color of the tea that is brewed in it. Over time, YiXing teapots develop a seasoning from repeated use, making the tea brewed from a well used...

Yixing Teapots is generally marked by simplicity and exquisite craftsmanship; it is also appreciated for its practical utility. The material, called zisha (purple sand), is abundantly available in the locality. Although not as white or as fine as kaolin, it needs no glazing and, after firing, the product is solid and impermeable, yet porous enough to “breathe”. A Yixing teapot enhances the tea brewed in it in respect of colour, perfume, and taste. Its walls seem to absorb the tea and keeps its fragrance...

Tai Jian Yixing Teapot. This Yixing Teapot comes with our Gold Painted Box.

Gourd form Yixing teapot. On each side it depicts a dragon playing in the sky. It is made using Duanni clay from Yixing in Jiangsu Province, China. This special clay has been used since the Song Dynasty (960-1279) - it is considered the best clay for teapots. The teapot is unglazed so that the tea will infuse into the body of the teapot and, with use, enhance the flavor of the tea. Maker's and artist's marks on the bottom. No cracks or chips.