The lid sits flush with the pot’s rim

The balanced

this tea is tranquil at first

over-roasted character

and grain—an elegant interpretation of Mei Zhan in black tea form

wa guan teapot duanni chai yao oolong_rare The lid sits flush withThis exclusive teapot design was commissioned by us from the artist directly, yet could have been a thousand years old: A bell like profile, reminiscent of early utilitarian pottery, is paired with a domed lid, thick spout, elongated handle and matching arched knob, and, most notably, a carved design in bas relief ringing the body. We visited Master Ren Yi Xin in his Yixing atelier, sketching the profile and pattern we wanted and selecting the ore