Emerald Lotus Porcelain Teapot, 165 ml

The Emerald Lotus porcelain teapot, 165 ml, comes from Dehua — the city known as the capital of Chinese porcelain.

Three kinds of Dehua porcelain

• Binchzhun — the top grade, "ice jade": pure white with a cool cast.
• Yanzhiyu — also a high grade, "mutton fat": a milky-white tone and a matte surface reminiscent of fat.
• Sushao — unglazed porcelain.

All of these grades have zero water absorption, so even unglazed they will not stain from the liquor over time.

The Emerald collection is finished in green glaze with gold underglaze painting — a technique listed as intangible heritage of China. The pot is light and easy to use, with a birdcage-style strainer.