The pottery teapot is originated from Yixing in Jiangsu Province, therefore it is also named the Yixing pottery teapot. It is a special product of China—china clay handiwork with thze integration of poems, paintings, carvings and craftsmanship.
The origins of the pottery teapot can be traced back two thousand and four hundred years. As frequently quoted, Gong Chuan alive during the period of emperor Zhengde in the Jiajing years, is the creator of the pottery teapot. . The teapot has become popular since its introduction to the world. There are numerous masters in each generation contributing to the continuous development of design and categories over time. A large number of excellent masterpieces have been created in the last five hundred years.
Clays used for pottery teapots come in three kinds, violet, green and red. They are also called “Clays of Fortune”. It is said that there was a Buddhist selling clay along the street, claiming that the buyers would make a good fortune with it. Hence its name.
Since the pottery teapot is refined from sands, it neither takes away the fragrance of the tea nor adds the smell of boiled soup. Therefore, tea made with a pottery teapot is good in color, fragrance and taste. The pot’s quality can absorb the tea residues and will not grow tea stain for a long time. On the other hand, even boiled water poured into the teapot can make a fragrant tea. The pottery clay is slow in heat transferring. It is not hot outside and thus well to carry. Pottery teapots are passed on from generation to generation and appreciated due to their wonderful characteristics and beautiful designn. |
