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Fine tea ware from Yixing China.
In China the centuries old art of tea preparation is called
Gong-Fu Cha. The tea ware used for Gong-fu Cha is made exclusively from
rare clays from the region of Yixing. Craftspeople from Yixing have been
producing these highly refined works of functional art for over 500 years.
We have the privilege of representing a centuries old family
run pottery in Yixing. Their designs are unique and graceful. Several family
members have been honored by the Chinese government for their artistry. Now you
can own this unique tea pots for yourself. They're beautiful and specially designed to
brew the perfect cup of tea.
We offer only the most simple designs here due to the relative
unfamiliarity with Yixing tea ware in the USA. Don't' hesitate to drop us a line
if your interested in designer pieces. We'd be happy to send you photos of
current pieces available.
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It's the clay that makes it special
As the practice of drinking tea spread from Chinese monasteries
to the tables of refined households throughout China, interest grew in
brewing the perfect cup of tea. Some tea-masters became influential advisors to
emperors and other royalty. Well to do Chinese competed with each other to serve
the most refined cup of tea.
In time, craftspeople and connoisseurs agreed the perfect tea
ware was crafted from the unique clays of Yixing province. These clays are
unusually dense, have unique thermal properties and come in a variety of natural
colors. Family artisans located their potteries in Yixing to be close to the
source of this fine clay.
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