8 results for "Yixing Crescent Moon Tea Set" between $25.00 and $250.00

Yixing tea sets such as this one are prized by tea connoisseurs because of the clay's special characteristics. With repeated usage, this set will acquire its own unique flavor and increased luster and coloring that contributes to the enjoyment of tea. After usage, rinse with hot water and avoid using soap and other scented products that may be absorbed by the clay. More information on the proper usage of this set can be found at our Tea Library.

Description Handpainted earthenware teapot with cups set for the collector. 8 1/2" Long, 6 1/2" High. Cups are 2 1/2" High.

Connoisseurs believe that these handmade, Yixing teapots are the ideal way to brew tea. Yixing (pronounced “yeeshing”) is the Pottery Capital of China and has been producing beautiful, hand-made teapots for about 600 years. The special purple clay used to make these exquisite teapots is found nowhere else in the world. Each of our Yixing teapots are hand made using ancient methods on a simple, hand-turned pottery wheel. 20 oz.