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Brand: Original Mighty Leaf Tea
Located in: Teaware, Tea Sets
This Yixing Crescent Moon Teapot with two matching cups hails from the famed Yixing (pronounced ee-shing) region of China. Yixing teapots are crafted by artisans, who spend many years as apprentices under established masters and have historical origins<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><b>Use</b><br>Chinese Yixing clay teapots are famous for their diversity of unique styles, shapes and colors. Handmade of unglazed terra cotta, the porous nature of the clay will take on the flavor, smell and color of the tea brewed. With each use the<br><br><b>Brew</b><br>1. Pre-heat the teapot by filling it with hot water and then drain.<br><br> 2. Place one teaspoon of loose tea into the preheated teapot. No infuser is necessary. The leaves will have ample space to unfurl freely.<br><br>3. Fill wi<br><br><br><br><br><br><b>Origin</b><br>China
my teapot with matching cups don't match
By the missing link
from E'ville, IL on 3/6/2008
from E'ville, IL on 3/6/2008
Pros:
Stylish
Cons:
Don't use with loose tea, Hard To Clean
Describe Yourself:
Athletic, Health Conscious, Tea Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
I was expecting a rich "reddish/purple/brown" color and in reality the pot is just dark brown. And even though I am not a matchy/matchy type of person, the fact that the cups (dark gray) do not match the pot bugs me.
beauty & simplicity
By Nan from San Francisco on 11/19/2007
from San Francisco on 11/19/2007
Pros:
High Quality, Stylish
Best Uses:
Everyday
Describe Yourself:
Athletic, Health Conscious, Stylish, Tea Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
truly beautiful.