Chaozhou Shi Piao Teapot pop It’s an elegant reminder of

It’s an elegant reminder of how Japan’s cultivars can surprise when given a little room—and oxidation—to breathe

and a quick pour

revered in Chinese culture for its association with blessings

the broth aroma is never overwhelming and leaves room for a fine note of spring grass

with its bold character

Chaozhou Shi Piao Teapot pop It’s an elegant reminder ofA pot shaped like a leaf must be an alphabet for tea. At first glance one notices the popular shi piao (ladle) form; a wide and flat base suitable for long tea leaves and compressed puer, along with a sturdy ovate handle that adorns it. The artist has made efforts to stretch the red clay in lyrical fashion, masking the corners of the body, the neckline, and closing off the lid to an almost invisible seal. The silence is broken, and as if in