most of the interior has been glazed

and the gaiwan you receive may look different than the one pictured

elegant teaware or both

Their focus on local tradition and authentic techniques took our intrigue immediately that we decided to source a bunch of heichas to take on an exploration of a tea category lesser known to us

Known as the “Five-Color Tea” for its vibrant

chaozhou floating teapot oolong_taiwan most of the interior hasA perfect marriage of Chaozhou and Yixing could well be this: A classic Shui Ping ('balanced water') form pulled on the wheel from original clay of Huanglongshan. When done by the hands of a meticulous potter, is the result a body of pristine build with a lid so well fitted, it chimes together like magnets. Such a curious endeavour will get a few pot heads thinking. Then, to follow the hint by brewing within the Yixing clay a tea from the local