wa guan teapot zi ni oolong_yancha making for a yan cha

making for a yan cha right in the middle ground

Its darkened dry leaves laced with golden buds exude an earthy fragrance that may be reminiscent of a damp basement at first

For another Jianzhan style

a distinguished Jianzhan look prized by collectors

This elongated pitcher with a silky-smooth

wa guan teapot zi ni oolong_yancha making for a yan chaThis 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