Autumn Water Yixing Teapot by WangjieAn interplay of different curvesconvex and concave, simple and compoundforms this teapot's shape, resembling an ancient amphora with the lid and body flattened to a double lip, as if sealed for the right moment. The connoisseur may appreciate subtle details: the inclination of the spout, the point on the end of the handle, the smooth pour through a built in net filter. On the whole, it seems to be profoundly at peace, waiting unhurriedly for its owner

of apple skin emerges slowly from subsequent infusions

will be imprinted on its surface

and the ancient development of the yellowing process made this mountain’s peak harvest a true delicacy

and the little region

Its proportions make it versatile across brewing styles — equally suited for gongfu tea

much like wine and whiskey glasses enhance their respective beverages

a rounded design by the same artist that beautifully complements this cup

pungent in the nose yet mild on the tongue

from clay preparation

A chubby and smiling monk to bring color and good mood to every tea tasting

is enhanced by the long big-waving and fermentation

A tea that demands attention and delivers on all fronts