foshou teapot black oolong_yancha and Menghai

and Menghai

emerging to balance the chocolatey bitterness

and heat during the fermentation process

with a dark liquor and a nose full of cacao

Despite its pedigree

foshou teapot black oolong_yancha and MenghaiThe raw, pitted surface of this pear shaped teapot, traces of wheel turning still showing, glimpses of metallic sheen alternating with a matte lustre, invites touch and tea into its pores. The lid has been notably embellished with a golden loop in the shape of a Buddha's hand citron (foshou), which lends this series its name. Though the exterior is open, most of the interior has been glazed, allowing some flexibility in its use with multiple types of