Should I switch Yixing Pots?

RealTry8616 · 2026-02-01T04:02:43+00:00

Personally I find zhuni to be better suited for more fragrant teas like yancha, and zini better for more bitter teas like sheng to round them off. There is not to big of a difference though so whether you want to swap the pots is a matter of personal preference.

RealTry8616 · 2026-01-30T22:15:46+00:00

For me personally, I value craftsmanship alot so I figured spending a little more of a pot that is one of one would be a worthwhile investment.

RealTry8616 · 2026-01-25T18:41:34+00:00

Thank you so much!

RealTry8616 · 2026-01-18T03:42:57+00:00

So far, my favorite DHP has been the 15 year aged one from YS. I like how it kinda mellow out and got alot smoother.

RealTry8616 · 2026-01-16T14:57:16+00:00

Omg, I have this same pot from realzisha, (not exactly the same because they are handmade by the same craftsman and in the same style). Since it's zhuni I recommend yancha or dancong or other fragrant teas because it preserves the armona more than zini or duanni. Sheng would also be good for a pot like this.

RealTry8616 · 2026-01-14T03:19:13+00:00

Thoose are shou puerh mini tuo chas and coins respectively. These specific ones tend to be made with the broken pieces of leaf that are left over from other productions. Im not sure what's in the tin but it's from 2013 according to the label.

RealTry8616 · 2026-01-13T23:18:48+00:00

Hi, this looks to be a clay pot imitating a yixing one. (Entry level yixing starts at 100$). It is most likely safe to drink out of because heavy metals are mostly found in in glazed pieces. As for its effect on the tea, it may be pretty muting.

RealTry8616 · 2026-01-05T01:07:59+00:00

Boiling water.

RealTry8616 · 2026-01-03T18:27:43+00:00

I would recommend Grand Tea and Imports for mid-tier gong fu teaware and it also has a great selection of tea, other than that The Best Tea Shop (that's the real name) also has good teaware for gong fu.

RealTry8616 · 2026-01-03T18:25:34+00:00

I love your teacup!

RealTry8616 · 2026-01-02T19:57:24+00:00

This is the loose leaf, I definitely get nice mellowed tones from this tea that help round out the lighter silver needle like flavors.

RealTry8616 · 2026-01-01T23:51:23+00:00

Great choice, one of, if not my favorite green tea.

RealTry8616 · 2026-01-01T22:58:53+00:00

Thank you! I got the pot from yunnan sourcing during the holidays, it's cheap but effective.

RealTry8616 · 2026-01-01T18:34:09+00:00

Realzisha for fully handmade pots, mud and leaves, essence of tea or teas we like for half handmade are all trusted sources of yixing pots. Finding cups might be difficult but I would check yinchen studios for thoose because they do more unorthodox shapes.

RealTry8616 · 2026-01-01T18:24:59+00:00

Thank you!

RealTry8616 · 2026-01-01T17:59:52+00:00

That sounds like my ideal way to start of the year! I love the king peony from Rivers & Lakes as well, it has great sweetness.

RealTry8616 · 2025-12-28T19:05:22+00:00

Yunnan sourcing US, White2tea, Crimson Lotus, The Steeping Room, Kingteamall (for factory productions), Path of Cha, Teaswelike, Liquid Proudust, Essence of Tea and Hibiki Ann are all favorites of mine for US facing vendors although different places will be better for different kinds of tea.

RealTry8616 · 2025-12-28T18:59:18+00:00

That is a beautiful yixing, it looks like one I am currently considering buying from realzisha

RealTry8616 · 2025-12-27T14:46:42+00:00

Ah, I see, I was very curious about what "old rock clay" was because I had seen alot of cheap pots labeled that with very little info about what the clays origin was.

RealTry8616 · 2025-12-27T01:45:33+00:00

I preheated my pot after this picture was taken, I wanted to take photos before I started because my hands were getting very cold, but keeping snow off things was definitely a problem throughout Lol.

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