How do I choose a Chinese teapot?

A Yixing teapot should only be used for one type of tea. High-fired teapots with a finer, thinner clay are excellent for use with any tea and a must for Green, White and Oolong teas. Low-fired teapots that use a thicker and more porous clay work best for Black Tea (called Red Tea in China) and Pu-Erh Tea.

What is a Chinese teapot called?

Porcelain Teapots Porcelain is referred to by the Chinese as high-fired ware since it fires at an extraordinarily high temperature of more than 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is in a traditional Chinese tea set?

Chinese tea set usually consists of tea spoon, tea clip, fair cup, tea, tea tray, teapot, kettle, cup bracket, tea cup and fragrance-smelling cup. The production materials of these tea set can be porcelain, glass, purple sand…

Why are Chinese teapots so small?

Short steeps ensure the tea is still hot when poured, while small volumes allow the tea to cool quickly for drinking. In many ways, small pots simply allow for more precision in the brew, since the water is infused with flavor more quickly, and can be drained from the leaves all at once.

What should I look for when buying a teapot?

A solid teapot should have a handle that allows a good grip without fear of burning your hand on the teapot’s body. The spout must be at least level with the rim of the main opening to avoid dribbling while pouring. Check for a tight-fitting lid, and make sure there’s a pinhole to let air out and prevent spills.

How do you use an authentic Chinese tea set?

Pour the tea liquid into the aroma cup. Place the tasting cup upside down upon the aroma cup. Hold the cups together, quickly reverse them, and make the aroma cup upside down upon the tasting cup. Lift up the aroma cup uprightly, and reverse it again after the tea liquid drained away.

How do you make Chinese tea at home?

How to Make Chinese Tea – 7 Steps

1. Step 1: Hot tea sets. Rush all tea sets with boiling water and drain the teapot and teacups.
2. Step 2: Put tea leaves into the tea pot.
3. Step 3: Wash the tea leaves.
4. Pour in hot water.
5. Step 5: Pour tea soup into fair cup.
6. Step 6: Serve tea.
7. Step 7: Savor tea.

Are Yixing teapots safe?

With its slow heat transfer, an Yixing teapot is also safe to hold and use without burning your hands. The special clay absorbs the fragrance of tea. If you well nourished and frequently used teapot in plain water, the water will start smell and taste like tea!

Are Yixing teapots fired?

Pine wood is used as fuel for the kiln. Yixing teapots are fired for 3 days and 4 nights in the wood kiln.