Today I’m brewing Lao cha tou tea, a tea that forms as a byproduct of shu puer fermentation，only about fifteen kilograms emerge from every metric ton of raw material. To help the tightly compressed nuggets unfurl fully, I reach for my large-bellied Zhu ni yixing teapot , whose wide mouth pour

Morning, tea friends. Today’s brew: Laobanzhang ripe pu-erh, pressed into a cake. I reach for my zini pot, wide-mouthed, generous, so the leaves can breathe. Warm the clay, drop in the cake. First pour: slow and tender. That cup goes to Bob, my hippo tea pet. Second pour: fast and f

Which teapot do you prefer? Here are 6 gorgeous pieces. #tea pot #siyutao #teaceremony #pottery #gongfutea

Afternoon, fellow tea drinkers. Today’s brew is Rougui, a bold rock tea. I warm my Zhuni Yixing pot first; it keeps the clay safe and lets the tea’s character shine. Hippo Bob is here as always, I sip, he splashes in his bath. This little ceremony settles my nerves, smooths my thoughts, and gives m

Evening, tea pals! Tonight I'm diving into a 2023 old-tree white tea. I reached for my Zhu Ni pot， it's my go‑to for coaxing out every bit of fragrance. Gave it a good warm‑up first, as any Yixing lover should. The first steep? That went to Bob, my hippo tea pet，he's happily soaking in

There are six gorgeous teapots #teapot #teaware #teatime #pottery #siyutao

Today I’m having some rou gui Yan cha. Weighed out three point five grams and dropped it into the teapot. First brew went to Bob the tea pet hippo, second brew ’s for me. The whole point of yancha is the aroma，and it’s already filling the air, that familiar fruity-floral scent. The whole process o

This teapot was inspired by jade rabbit, stone and bamboo shadow. #teapot #siyutao #teaceremony #pottery

Some gorgeous piece admirable. #yixingteapot #siyutao #siyutaoteapot #pottery #teaceremony

Good evening, tea friends. I've got a Dragon Ball white tea from 2022，let me give it a try. For the first brew, I pour slowly from a low height, letting the tea leaves unfurl gently. This first brew goes to my tea pet, Bob the hippo, who's taking a bath in my teacup. Tea has a way of calmin

Let's open the gift box and take a look at this Duo Zhi teapot. Its form is classic, with simple, steady lines. Its proportions are harmonious, offering a pleasing visual experience. It also pours very well. #siyutao #teapotcollection #teapotcollector #gongfutea #teaceremony

In Jinwen design, the plan view radiates from the central knob into evenly divided segments. A range of linear motifs turns these orderly, flowing ribs into a cohesive, rigorously composed whole. The guiding principles demand: mirror correspondence between upper and lower halves, flawless fit betwe

Condition is key to a teapot's value. De xiu, one of Zhang Da's latest works, is selected by Siyutao, who has first pick and takes only the best. We present this finest piece: full presence, clean lines. #siyutao #teapot #teapotcollection #collectibleteapot