bian yun teapot oolong_dancong in this example the potter

in this example the potter has - as if in dignified practise - covered the flattened body thoroughly from top to bottom

the leaf is guided toward a different profile

inviting a sniff as or after the infusion steeps

The result: no green-tea grassiness

gradually changing its color and subtly fading the paint

bian yun teapot oolong_dancong in this example the potterThis exclusive teapot design was commissioned by us directly from the artist. We visited Master Ren Yi Xin in his Yixing studio, showed him the profile we wanted, and selected the clay together, specifically requesting a small volume with a proper spout for quick brewing. At first glance, the shape of this teapot, called Bian Yun, looks as if our iconic Original Teapot was pressed together with the flat of the hand before firing, but closer inspection