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Yixing Zisha Purple Clay Gaiwan — 150ml

The gongfu vessel, in the clay the masters argue over. Seasons with one tea.

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A gaiwan thrown in the purple Zisha clay that made Yixing famous. Unglazed inside, so it seasons over time with whichever tea you dedicate to it. Lid, bowl, saucer — the gongfu cha standard, in the material the gongfu masters argue over.

The gongfu vessel, in the clay the masters argue over. Seasons with one tea. It earned its spot in our lineup by solving the stage it's supposed to solve — without pretending to solve every stage after it.

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  • Best for: gongfu cha, oolong dedication, tea-on-vessel seasoning
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Where it earns its keep.

  • · gongfu cha
  • · oolong dedication
  • · tea-on-vessel seasoning

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Seasoned Clay vs. Neutral Porcelain

Yixing Zisha Purple Clay Gaiwan — 150ml vs. Hammered Pattern Porcelain Gaiwan — 150ml

Same shape, two different materials, two different cups.

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