Plum Blossom Xishi yixing clay woodfired teapot # 95615 herbal

Plum Blossom Xishi yixing clay woodfired teapot # 95615 herbalThe name "" literally reads as PlumBlossom Xishi Teapot. This likely denotes a Xishi () teapot a classic Yixing Zisha form that is decorated or shaped with plumblossom (, meihua) motifs. The Xishi form is a longestablished vaselike teapot shape in the Jiangsu Yixing tradition, named after the ancient beauty Xishi and prized by tea connoisseurs and literati for its elegant, restrained lines. Rather than a single inventor or precise date, the Xishi

The exact technical identity of "扁玉壶" is somewhat ambiguous from the name alone: it suggests a low‑profile (flattened) jade vessel in the general shape of a hu/hu‑type ewer or small teapot rather than a mass‑produced ceramic teapot

reflecting the pristine environment where the tea is grown

single‑session brewing

bulbous body divided into one or more subtle ribs or “segments

Weight: 198 gr

and valued for their heat retention and for seasoning: repeated use builds a subtle patina that interacts with tea

but also simplifies the cleaning process

Why choose this collection

where it was known as “Anji Baicha

A perfect addition to your tea set and a thoughtful gift

the distinguishing feature is the sculpted animal atop the lid (lion

reminiscent of guava candy