The oxidation brings roundness and depth

mineral and umami notes that can only be likened to a hearty mushroom stew

Made from Japan’s workhorse green tea variety Yabukita

the slow work of fermentation

The yellowish duanni (缎泥) ore is the lightest of typical Yixing ores

xishi teapot oolong_taiwan The oxidation brings roundness andFor almost a decade, Xishi style teapots have made their remarkable appearances in our store, be it in its most classic form or in the extravagant Chaozhou style. Soft and gentle in appearance, it is no wonder that these pots have been named after one of Chinas four beauties Xishi, who with her good looks is told to have eclipsed the moon and shamed the flowers. This beauty here leans quite toward the classic style, nevertheless subtly enhancing it