Chinese teapot for tea ceremony
The classic teapot or chahu (Chinese: 茶壶, pinyin: cháhú) is undoubtedly an invariable attribute of the Chinese gongfu-cha tea ceremony. According to established tradition, the best are considered to be Yixing clay teapots, the secrets of which are kept in China to this day. Teapots can also be made of porcelain, glass, earthenware and cast iron. They also differ in type: for example, there are pumpkin-shaped ones (a symbol of wealth and prosperity), round or conical ones. Much attention is paid to detail, the master puts a certain meaning into each drawing.
A good, high-quality Chinese teapot has several characteristics:
- water lock, that is, if you pour water into the kettle and turn it over with the lid on, the water will not spill out;
- externally it should not have chips or damage, and internally there should be no unpleasant smell;
- the lid, handle and spout are in line;
- The stream from the spout should be uniform. An intermittent stream indicates poor quality of the drain holes.
The Chinese believe that a real teapot has a soul and an image filled with energy. When choosing, you should rely on your personal taste and inner feelings. On our website, you can see the variety of products and buy a Chinese teapot for brewing tea. We will arrange delivery to Moscow or any region of Russia. Allow yourself to enjoy the true art of tea drinking!
