ZINI TEA PITCHER – CARVED NOBLE BAMBOO MOTIF – THE ESSENCE OF THE TEA CEREMONY
Zisha Tea Pitcher – Carved Bamboo Gentleman Motif
Purity – Integrity – Steadfastness, like the character of a true tea lover
A zisha tea pitcher bearing the Bamboo Gentleman motif is a handcrafted ceramic piece that embodies the pure beauty and noble spirit of East Asian culture. Bamboo – the emblem of the gentleman – upright and resilient yet supple, is a metaphor for the calm, unwavering mind of one who loves tea.
Key features:
•Premium unblended zisha clay:
Made from Yixing zisha clay – a prized clay renowned for retaining heat, drawing out the tea's aroma, and “seasoning” ever more effectively the longer it is used.
•Traditional pitcher design, exemplary function:
A full, generous body, a firm handle and an evenly tapered pouring lip – ensuring a smooth stream of tea with no dripping.
•Bamboo gentleman motif – striking hand carving:
Slender yet sturdy bamboo stems are carved by hand in exquisite detail into the zisha surface, giving the piece artistic depth and feng shui meaning: longevity, blessings, and an upright character.
Uses & value:
•Suited to those who love tea and Eastern culture
•A focal point in a tea room, a meditative tea space, or on a traditional tea table
•A gift that conveys wishes for health, wisdom and enduring character
Using a tea pitcher (also called a fairness pitcher) is an important part of the art of tea, and is especially widespread in the tea cultures of Vietnam, China and Taiwan. Here is why you should use one:
1. It ensures an even flavour
After brewing in the teapot, the tea is stronger at the bottom than at the top. Poured straight into the cups, the first and last drinker get different tastes. A pitcher lets you empty the pot completely, then divide the tea evenly among the cups, so every cup tastes the same.
2. It keeps the tea from stewing (steeping too long)
If the tea is not poured out of the pot once brewed, the leaves keep steeping in the hot water, turning the tea astringent and bitter and stripping away its aroma. A pitcher ends the steep at exactly the right moment.
3. It honours your guests
Using a pitcher shows thoughtfulness and respect for your guests, and gives the tea session an elegant, accomplished style.
4. It helps control temperature
Poured from the pot into the pitcher, the tea cools slightly before it reaches the cup, so no one is scalded and the flavour can be enjoyed in full.
