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>>18536493
Some notes:
-Volume is pretty low by Western teapot standards (~260ml). I expected this from notes about the time period (they were trying to match Yixing wares, and tea was more expensive so you were expected to brew less tea in general). It would compare to a larger shui ping however.
-It appears to have not been used for considerable time (no noticable tea scent, degraded or otherwise). I may be the first person to brew tea in this in ~200 years.
-Pour is excellent.
-No off flavors in the Keemun I brewed. Definitely muting.
-The lid does not fit perfectly and has a noticably lighter patina to the rest of the teapot. Replacement?
-There is a small chip in the spout, probably the reason I scored it for so cheap relative. Does not impact pour.
-Uncertain yet on what teas I should brew in this. I did Keemun to break it in with for obvious reasons, but I think Wuyi rock oolongs might be nice as well...
All in all I'm pretty happy about this purchase, it's a gorgeous teapot and it has a rich dark patina. Going to be brewing lots in this.