To the west of the city of Lincang

Cherry wood

along with coarse clay and unusual glazes

Several infusions follow

Yixing teapots are made of a rare and depleting clay mined in the mountains near Yixing

foshou teapot black oolong_taiwan To the west of theThe raw, pitted surface of this pear shaped teapot, traces of wheel turning still showing, glimpses of metallic sheen alternating with a matte lustre, invites touch and tea into its pores. The lid has been notably embellished with a golden loop in the shape of a Buddha's hand citron (foshou), which lends this series its name. Though the exterior is open, most of the interior has been glazed, allowing some flexibility in its use with multiple types of