foshou gaiwan black oolong_taiwan but fancy ones can be

but fancy ones can be enriched with a few notes of colour

A little prettier than necessary

while notes of crisp apple skins and buttery shortbread add dimension and keep the brew satisfying across many infusions

Unlike Yixing teapots

foshou gaiwan black oolong_taiwan but fancy ones can beThis impressive vessel in the houhin formspouted, but with a rim in lieu of a handledisplays excellent synergy, its material complementing its form beautifully. The dark, rough ceramic supports the pelican like spout, jutting in a fat pout, as it contrasts the goldenrod figure on its lid: a Buddha's hand citrus, as in other vessels of this series. The motif may reach its apex here, however, where the shape and material create a grounded, earthy feel,