Yixing Teapots Make The Best Chinese Black Tea and Oolong Tea

If you're looking for a wonderful, unusual teapot to serve robust teas, such as some black teas or oolong tea, then check out Yixing teapots. They are truly special.

Once you have seen these wonderful Yixing teapots, you will know your search is over. These teapots are famous Chinese teapots of the Ming Dynasty and are said to bring out the best flavor of Chinese teas because of the absorbent nature of the clay used. Often these teapots have wonderful artwork on the sides of the pot. Designs are elegant, simple and sometimes amusing. They are usually unglazed so you can see the beauty of the clay color and it also keeps the tea hotter than teapots made of china. This is especially good for black and oolong teas. In fact it is a good tip to just use one variety of tea per pot, because over time the pot becomes lined with tea deposits which enhance the flavor and aroma of the tea. This teapot should not be cleaned with soap as the clay would absorb the ‘flavor’. It is best to simply take out the used tea leaves and leave the pot to dry naturally. Another interesting feature of the Yixing teapot is that over time the teapot becomes shinier and the color deepens.

These teapots are usually small and can serve one large cup or mug of tea or two smaller cups. The Chinese traditionally have small cups without handles.<p>So if you want to do justice to that very special black or oolong tea in your cupboard, then serve it in a Yixing teapot. This enhances your tea experience, giving it the utmost flair and ambiance.