Friday 18 July 2014

Special Feature Friday: China Teaware

Edition 37

China Tea Ware is an shop based in Shanghai run by a family who has been in the tea business for generations. Mike is now the owner of his family's shop, and his mission is to brink China tea wares to the lovers of tea in the world. Different tea sets are used for different types of tea, this helps do draw out the best flavour of the tea. Because of the long history of tea ware makers and tea dealers in his family, Mike knows the ins and outs of tea drinking. It is the place to go to, for anyone who likes their tea time to be extra special. 



This is a Xi Shi teapot with a capacity of 190 ML. It is a piece of Nixing pottery of Qinzhou from the Fuangxi Province. It is one of the most famous types of pottery in China. Nixing pottery is well known for its unique functions. It can withstand strong acids and is non toxic. Furthermore, the clay maintains the taste and color of tea for days, the tea can be kept in the pot and will not spoil. The tea scent will linger in the pot long after it has been used. 




This is a pet monk made of golden yellow clay. His high is 10 cm. Tea pets are traditionally used in the Chinese tea ceremony. A tea pet will accompany you on every tea drinking adventure.


1 comment:

  1. Everybody seems to be blogging about things I want for Christmas gift ideas. Thank you, I have favorited his shop.

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