Traditional Gaiwan in Yixing clay 150 ml

The Traditional Gaiwan in Yixing Zisha 150 ml clay is made with a particular Chinese clay called Yixing. 

Yixing accessories, called Zi Sha Hu in China or "purple clay" accessories, are perhaps the most famous Chinese accessories.   The traditional Yixing clay They are named after a small town located in Jiangsu Province, where a specific iron ore compound causes the unique coloring of these accessories. 

They were cooked without glaze and used to prepare specific types of Oolong tea. 

Due to the porous nature of the clay, Gaiwan should gradually be hardened by using it to infuse a type of tea. 

This seasoning was part of the reason for using Yixing accessories.   Gaiwan Yixing are intended for use with black (red) and Oolong teas, as well as aged Puer tea. 

They can also be used for green or white tea, but the water must be allowed to cool to around 85°C.