Fairy Flat yixing clay woodfired teapot # 94888 sencha

Fairy Flat yixing clay woodfired teapot # 94888 senchaLiteral translation of is roughly xian tiao flat teapot (xian = immortal fairy; tiao = to pick tilt or a stylistic name; bianping = flattened low profile teapot). The exact canonical form under this precise name is not widely documented, so the following gives a cautious, general account based on the name and common Chinese teapot traditions. Brief history: Flat bodied teapots ( or bianping forms) appear within the long Chinese teapot making

Many farmers produce various types of tea from this cultivar

The aroma is deep and warm

making the piece both a functional teapot and a festive

prized for its strength

squat body and a relatively short spout and handle

" the surface may be pale green

add one or two glasses of milk

Historical context: many Chinese teapot shapes are named after classic objects

balanced profile promotes steady pouring and efficient heat retention

as if gently resting there

Vintage copper tea can

The design emphasizes balanced proportions and ease of pouring rather than ornament