How can you tell if a Yixing teapot is real?

When water is poured over an authentic Yixing teapot, the water will slide down the pot evenly and leave no drops in its path. It will look dry as soon as the water passes smoothly down it’s surface. If you see droplets of water, the clay has most likely been altered with chemicals, meaning it is a fake.

How much should a Yixing teapot cost?

Buying A Yixing Teapot An authentic good quality Yixing teapot should cost anywhere between $50-$100 USD. Any lower and it’s probably not the best quality. Although they can go much higher in price, be careful not to overpay. Always inquire why it is of a higher price.

How do you care for a Yixing teapot?

Caring for your yixing is relatively simple. Never wash the teapot with anything except water, never scratch the pot with metal utensils, and make sure to empty the teapot of leaves after brewing, followed by a rinse with boiling water.

How long does it take to season Yixing?

Seasoning Your Yixing Clay Teapot after 90 mins, when the water cools, place the teapot in a bowl of warm water to give it a final rinse. wipe with a clean towel and let it dry in a well-ventilated place.

Why are Yixing teapots so expensive?

Generally, the price of Yixing teapots are dependent on such factors such as age, clay, artist, style and production methods. The more expensive pots are shaped by hand using wooden and bamboo tools to manipulate the clay into form, while cheaper Yixing pots are produced by slipcasting.

How old is my Yixing teapot?

Teaparker’s 3 tricks to identify an old Yixing teapot

1. The handle. It should be a little thinner on top than below. (
2. The knob (the little ball) on top of the lid has a size and shape that’s in harmony with the rest of the teapot.
3. The spout should have some beautiful curves.

What should I brew in Yixing?

Yixing teapots are used to brew teas including black tea, oolong tea, pu-erh tea, green tea, and white tea. They were initially designed to brew oxidized and semi-oxidized teas. If using to brew green or white tea, you must allow the water to cool before adding the tea leaves.

Why are Yixing teapots so small?

The reason behind this is that the small amount of water allows the tea leaves to infuse quickly. This lets the taste of the tea become strong but not bitter. Leaving your tea leaves to brew too long will add bitterness to the taste. When you have a larger amount of water, you have to brew it longer.