Sold individually, this small Yixing tea cup has a lovely floral design reminiscent of the blossom of a melon flower. The clay comes from Yixing, China\u00a0– a region\u00a0renowned for its quality clay teapots and teaware.<\/p>\n
Also available in yellow<\/a>, brown<\/a>, red<\/a>, and green<\/a>.<\/p>\n Located on the western side of Lake Tai in Jiangsu province in\u00a0China, Yixing (pronounced \u2018ee shing\u2019) is renowned as the source for the world-famous teapots made from clay. There are several types of Yixing clays (dark brown, purple, green, and yellow) with unique properties. The final result and appearance of the clay is dependent on age, fermentation, mix, and firing temperature. The same clay fired at different temperatures results in a totally unique finish. High-quality Yixing teapots are handmade by experienced artisans.<\/p>\n The distinctive earthenware pots made from this clay have been used for over a millennia. Though originally used for wine and water, resourceful tea-drinking monks discovered\u00a0Yixing pots to be ideal vessels for tea brewing. Not only does the semi-porous nature of the clay help to retain heat, but it also absorbs the oils from the leaves, subtly seasoning each teapot with the tea\u2019s flavor and fragrance.<\/p>\n Width 2.5″,\u00a0height 1.25″.Yixing Teaware:<\/h3>\n
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\nEach melon cup holds approximately 2 fl.\u00a0ounces.<\/p>\nVideos and Links:<\/h3>\n