chaozhou shi piao teapot pop known as Jianzhan

known as Jianzhan

reminiscent of warm syrup

subtle ripples keep the surface interesting and hint at the dark underlying material

reaches into the nose while a slightly darker flavor

of all teas produced personally by Simon

chaozhou shi piao teapot pop known as JianzhanA 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