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March 20, 2012

Teapot Tuesday

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One of several of my Yixing Teapots–this one with a cat.  Wonder what a Yixing teapot is?  This is what Teavana says about them.

YIXING TEAPOTS

Original Chinese, Yixing clay is a red clay found in the Jiangsu province of China that makes an exceptional teapot.

These teapots “season,” which means they take on the flavor of your favorite tea to enhance every cup. But they should only be used for one type of tea (white, green, black, oolong, herbal), since they soak in the richness of whichever type is used.

Chinese Yixing Teapots are considered by some connoisseurs as the best possible way to steep tea.

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  1. TBM
    March 20, 2012 at 06:41 am

    I don’t know if I’ve had a white tea. Lovely teapot!

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    1. Beth Ann
      March 20, 2012 at 11:00 am

      Thanks!! White tea is yummy!!!

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  2. Kristin R. Proctor
    March 20, 2012 at 09:37 am

    Wonderful! This is probably one of my favorites I’ve seen on your blog. What do the Chinese characters on it mean?

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    1. Beth Ann
      March 20, 2012 at 11:00 am

      Thanks, Krisin. You know–I have no idea what it says. Hopefully not something bad ….maybe I should research this,huh?

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  3. Amy Prentice
    March 20, 2012 at 09:42 am

    I love this teapot Beth Ann!!! Just a quick question…..where do you keep all these beautiful teapots?

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    1. Beth Ann
      March 20, 2012 at 10:59 am

      I have a big hutch and a set of barrister bookcases that most of them are in but some are creeping into other parts of the house. In the house in NC I had a great space above my kitchen cabinets to display them and glass shelves in the entry way where I had a bunch. This house is not as conducive to displaying them but I muddle through!

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  4. Kathryn McCullough
    March 20, 2012 at 11:29 am

    Okay, Beth Ann, I think this is my favorite teapot so far. Can’t tell you what a fun and creative series I think this is!
    Hugs,
    Kathy

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  5. Susi K (@BocaFrau)
    March 20, 2012 at 04:06 pm

    That’s a great looking and sounding pot. I like that it soaks up the flavor… I can imagine that over time the tea comes out just so much richer.

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  6. Helen Brown
    March 20, 2012 at 10:32 pm

    An interesting teapot. I have never heard of a teapot being seasoned by the tea.

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  7. pattisj
    March 21, 2012 at 03:32 am

    Thanks for the teapot lesson. I recently learned we have a Teavana near us. I was mesmerized by all the teapots!

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  8. cirrus
    March 21, 2012 at 09:36 am

    This is very cool

    Reply
  9. Novroz
    March 21, 2012 at 12:26 pm

    It looks so ancient.

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