Choosing Teaware

Yixing Teapot or Glazed Ceramic: Which Should You Choose?

Compare Yixing clay teapots and glazed ceramic teaware by tea habits, cleaning and serving style, then choose a practical first piece.

What Size Teapot Do You Need? A Guide to Usable Capacity

Choose teapot capacity using cup size, serving style and leaf space. Learn why usable brewing volume can differ from the advertised capacity.

Buying Chinese Teaware Online: An Overseas Buyer’s Checklist

A practical overseas teaware checklist covering product evidence, measurements, packing, delivery questions and inspection when the parcel arrives.

Seven Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Yixing Teapot

A practical inquiry checklist covering capacity, clay, making process, photographs and shipping.