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Here you go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"861\"\u003eIf this happens to be your first side-handled pot, just know: they’re all a little strange to hold. Balancing lid and handle at the same time is part of the charm,\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"861\"\u003e...don’t say we didn’t warn you. \u003cbr\u003e(If you want one where the lid stays on like magic, you’ll need to step up to a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/taoteaware.com\/collections\/kemin-studio?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=ke+min\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" title=\"Kemin Studio\"\u003eKemin Apprentice pot\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003eThe wavy body, soft color, and that quirky side-handle, all make it as enjoyable to look at as it is to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003eIn short? A very worthy starter side handle pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tao Teaware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50947404005685,"sku":null,"price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/6930\/7189\/files\/1-side_3e479096-6cdb-40ea-acfa-7a5621d421ee.jpg?v=1749722557"},{"product_id":"celadon-essential-pot-1xxml","title":"Jade Lotus | 110ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the most striking things from living in China, \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ewas seeing, \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ejust how much being able to speak the language,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003etaught you about the culture.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a color qing (青 | qīng) that can only be clunkily translated as blue or green.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, by this point you are probably wondering why is he talking about speaking Chinese and a weird color that doesn't translate? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFair enough. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color is thought  similarly to the rolling and everchanging color of distant mountain ranges like in the famous painting \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.comuseum.com\/blog\/2017\/09\/15\/one-thousand-li-of-rivers-and-mountains\/\"\u003e1000 Miles of Rivers and Mountains\u003c\/a\u003e (it's like China's Great Wave painting).  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI promise I'm getting there. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crackling ruyao(\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/taoteaware.com\/products\/laugh-lines-110ml?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=laugh+lines\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eLaugh Lines\u003c\/a\u003e) and celedon(\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/taoteaware.com\/products\/spot-drop-celadon?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=c8708a5bc\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eDrip\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/taoteaware.com\/products\/dragon-design-celadon?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=fine+cela\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eFine Celadon\u003c\/a\u003e) glazes in Chinese pottery often times symbolically represent this subtle but distinct piece of Chinese culture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese Jade Lotus pots have this soft, matte, semi translucent glaze that doesn't technically count as a ruyao or celadon but very much gives those feels.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for an essential pot that will teach you something about pots with it's  smooth pour, great balance, and really satisfying easy to load lid, this pot will definitely fit your fancy...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFit your fancy? (Definitely, been reading too much Harry Potter with the kids).  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tao Teaware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50947412295989,"sku":null,"price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/6930\/7189\/files\/1-side_4d35b1e4-c361-49a8-b495-a8c2df040dfd.jpg?v=1749722576"},{"product_id":"rustic-fine-essential-pot-1xxml","title":"Geodude | 130ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor those who appreciate a more rustic pot with a beautiful pour.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's a bit strange but I guess also makes sense that it's harder to find more natural looking essentials pots.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany times there will be elaborate glazes or colored clays made to look like significantly more expensive \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/taoteaware.com\/collections\/yixing-1?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=yixing\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eYixing\u003c\/a\u003e Pots, but this was a really nice find for someone who wants to explore teaware with a more natural vibe too it.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile there isn't any one way to make a tea set we find this to pair and match nicely with many \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/taoteaware.com\/collections\/wood-fired?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=wood+fired\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003ewood fired\u003c\/a\u003e pieces, so if that it something you are looking for later down the line in your collecting, this pot will be a great choice.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso, at 130ml it's a very versatile pot being able to pour for 3-4 people or use for a solo pot with or without a pitcher depending on the size of the cup. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tao Teaware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50947413016885,"sku":null,"price":46.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/6930\/7189\/files\/1-side_0beb48c8-d318-4ddb-a8d4-2a6d2f52d987.jpg?v=1749722598"},{"product_id":"steele-teapot-1","title":"Speckled Inferno | 105ml","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"683\" data-start=\"426\"\u003eI don’t know if it was intentional or just perfect timing, but these pots landed at a point in Jonathan’s work where everything seems to click...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"683\" data-start=\"426\"\u003eexceptional proportions, \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"683\" data-start=\"426\"\u003egreat balance,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"683\" data-start=\"426\"\u003eand an unmistakable blend of function and style that’s uniquely his.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"964\" data-start=\"685\"\u003eEach teapot carries some signature touches: undercut bottoms, small bases, narrow openings, and intentionally protruding handle attachments that add a quiet flare. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll of that before you even factor in the wood firing — the natural movement of flame that gives every surface its own story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1152\" data-start=\"966\"\u003eWhile the phrase \u003cem data-end=\"998\" data-start=\"983\"\u003e“small batch”\u003c\/em\u003e gets tossed around a lot, here it actually means something. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1152\" data-start=\"966\"\u003eThese pots feel frozen in a specific moment of Jonathan’s journey, a chapter you can hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1213\" data-start=\"1154\"\u003eAs Mark said on our last episode of \u003cem data-end=\"1211\" data-start=\"1190\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Between the Cracks: Episode 28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GmgX5A8wqBg\u0026amp;t=1s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBetween the Cracks\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-end=\"1331\" data-start=\"1214\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1331\" data-start=\"1216\"\u003e“Jonathan’s pots have been beautiful the entire time... but his pots have gotten better, and better, and better.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1544\" data-start=\"1333\"\u003eAnd it’s true.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1544\" data-start=\"1333\"\u003eHe’s still refining, but this feels like the sweet spot, a point where the pots are both highly aesthetic and highly functional, before the next level of evolution (and price) inevitably comes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1997\" data-start=\"1546\"\u003eOne of my favorite things about Jonathan’s work is the rolling variation he gets from firing to firing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1997\" data-start=\"1546\"\u003eEven when you start to recognize certain “kiln looks,” the results never quite repeat. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart of that comes from the way he rolls his glazes and reclaim forward — something we love from a sustainability standpoint, but also because it means no two firings are ever the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1997\" data-start=\"1546\"\u003eEach batch marks a specific season of his growth as an artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2399\" data-start=\"1999\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2043\" data-start=\"1999\"\u003eA few functional notes worth mentioning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2046\" data-start=\"2043\"\u003eDespite their small proportions, the design pushes performance in subtle ways:\u003cbr\u003ea slight pouch under the spout for smoother flow, \u003cbr\u003ea tall and slender lid knob that’s easy to grip, \u003cbr\u003eand handle loops wide enough to slide a finger through for a stable hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2399\" data-start=\"1999\"\u003eThey do pull a bit low for a pinch grip, but that’s a small tradeoff for the balance and control you get.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2527\" data-start=\"2401\"\u003eThese pots sit right at the intersection of form and function — beautiful enough to display, but if you leave them on a shelf it's a diservice to you and the pot.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jonathan Steele Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51192225300789,"sku":null,"price":394.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/6930\/7189\/files\/1-side_bb014c6c-11d5-48b5-b5ea-02926327e0fb.jpg?v=1758855878"},{"product_id":"steele-teapot-2","title":"Speckle Kissed | 100ml","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"683\" data-start=\"426\"\u003eI don’t know if it was intentional or just perfect timing, but these pots landed at a point in Jonathan’s work where everything seems to click...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"683\" data-start=\"426\"\u003eexceptional proportions, \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"683\" data-start=\"426\"\u003egreat balance,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"683\" data-start=\"426\"\u003eand an unmistakable blend of function and style that’s uniquely his.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"964\" data-start=\"685\"\u003eEach teapot carries some signature touches: undercut bottoms, small bases, narrow openings, and intentionally protruding handle attachments that add a quiet flare. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll of that before you even factor in the wood firing — the natural movement of flame that gives every surface its own story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1152\" data-start=\"966\"\u003eWhile the phrase \u003cem data-end=\"998\" data-start=\"983\"\u003e“small batch”\u003c\/em\u003e gets tossed around a lot, here it actually means something. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1152\" data-start=\"966\"\u003eThese pots feel frozen in a specific moment of Jonathan’s journey, a chapter you can hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1213\" data-start=\"1154\"\u003eAs Mark said on our last episode of \u003cem data-end=\"1211\" data-start=\"1190\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Between the Cracks: Episode 28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GmgX5A8wqBg\u0026amp;t=1s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBetween the Cracks\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-end=\"1331\" data-start=\"1214\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1331\" data-start=\"1216\"\u003e“Jonathan’s pots have been beautiful the entire time... but his pots have gotten better, and better, and better.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1544\" data-start=\"1333\"\u003eAnd it’s true.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1544\" data-start=\"1333\"\u003eHe’s still refining, but this feels like the sweet spot, a point where the pots are both highly aesthetic and highly functional, before the next level of evolution (and price) inevitably comes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1997\" data-start=\"1546\"\u003eOne of my favorite things about Jonathan’s work is the rolling variation he gets from firing to firing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1997\" data-start=\"1546\"\u003eEven when you start to recognize certain “kiln looks,” the results never quite repeat. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart of that comes from the way he rolls his glazes and reclaim forward — something we love from a sustainability standpoint, but also because it means no two firings are ever the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1997\" data-start=\"1546\"\u003eEach batch marks a specific season of his growth as an artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2399\" data-start=\"1999\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2043\" data-start=\"1999\"\u003eA few functional notes worth mentioning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2046\" data-start=\"2043\"\u003eDespite their small proportions, the design pushes performance in subtle ways:\u003cbr\u003ea slight pouch under the spout for smoother flow, \u003cbr\u003ea tall and slender lid knob that’s easy to grip, \u003cbr\u003eand handle loops wide enough to slide a finger through for a stable hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2399\" data-start=\"1999\"\u003eThey do pull a bit low for a pinch grip, but that’s a small tradeoff for the balance and control you get.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2527\" data-start=\"2401\"\u003eThese pots sit right at the intersection of form and function — beautiful enough to display, but if you leave them on a shelf it's a diservice to you and the pot.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jonathan Steele Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51192227987765,"sku":null,"price":394.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/6930\/7189\/files\/1-side_6bdf94a6-16d9-4705-8894-3fe4722af8a7.jpg?v=1758855942"},{"product_id":"steele-teapot-3","title":"Regal Inferno | 95ml","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"683\" data-start=\"426\"\u003eI don’t know if it was intentional or just perfect timing, but these pots landed at a point in Jonathan’s work where everything seems to click...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"683\" data-start=\"426\"\u003eexceptional proportions, \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"683\" data-start=\"426\"\u003egreat balance,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"683\" data-start=\"426\"\u003eand an unmistakable blend of function and style that’s uniquely his.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"964\" data-start=\"685\"\u003eEach teapot carries some signature touches: undercut bottoms, small bases, narrow openings, and intentionally protruding handle attachments that add a quiet flare. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll of that before you even factor in the wood firing — the natural movement of flame that gives every surface its own story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1152\" data-start=\"966\"\u003eWhile the phrase \u003cem data-end=\"998\" data-start=\"983\"\u003e“small batch”\u003c\/em\u003e gets tossed around a lot, here it actually means something. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1152\" data-start=\"966\"\u003eThese pots feel frozen in a specific moment of Jonathan’s journey, a chapter you can hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1213\" data-start=\"1154\"\u003eAs Mark said on our last episode of \u003cem data-end=\"1211\" data-start=\"1190\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Between the Cracks: Episode 28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GmgX5A8wqBg\u0026amp;t=1s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBetween the Cracks\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-end=\"1331\" data-start=\"1214\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1331\" data-start=\"1216\"\u003e“Jonathan’s pots have been beautiful the entire time... but his pots have gotten better, and better, and better.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1544\" data-start=\"1333\"\u003eAnd it’s true.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1544\" data-start=\"1333\"\u003eHe’s still refining, but this feels like the sweet spot, a point where the pots are both highly aesthetic and highly functional, before the next level of evolution (and price) inevitably comes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1997\" data-start=\"1546\"\u003eOne of my favorite things about Jonathan’s work is the rolling variation he gets from firing to firing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1997\" data-start=\"1546\"\u003eEven when you start to recognize certain “kiln looks,” the results never quite repeat. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart of that comes from the way he rolls his glazes and reclaim forward — something we love from a sustainability standpoint, but also because it means no two firings are ever the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1997\" data-start=\"1546\"\u003eEach batch marks a specific season of his growth as an artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2399\" data-start=\"1999\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2043\" data-start=\"1999\"\u003eA few functional notes worth mentioning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2046\" data-start=\"2043\"\u003eDespite their small proportions, the design pushes performance in subtle ways:\u003cbr\u003ea slight pouch under the spout for smoother flow, \u003cbr\u003ea tall and slender lid knob that’s easy to grip, \u003cbr\u003eand handle loops wide enough to slide a finger through for a stable hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2399\" data-start=\"1999\"\u003eThey do pull a bit low for a pinch grip, but that’s a small tradeoff for the balance and control you get.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2527\" data-start=\"2401\"\u003eThese pots sit right at the intersection of form and function — beautiful enough to display, but if you leave them on a shelf it's a diservice to you and the pot.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jonathan Steele Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51192255152437,"sku":null,"price":394.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/6930\/7189\/files\/1-side_15a73b1a-07a4-4ee5-9e71-f4da4fbcaa08.jpg?v=1758855974"},{"product_id":"moon-shard-xxml","title":"Moon Shard | 150ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you're the type of person who asks for clay gaiwans, stop reading and just hit buy.  This will be the finest clay gaiwan you have ever held. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're not already convinced let's talk this through. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's no surprise, and not a new sentiment from us that most essential gaiwans are good enough and the cost different with most handmade gaiwans aren't better enough to justify the price.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, we love the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/taoteaware.com\/products\/dragons-breath?_pos=3\u0026amp;_psq=dragon\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eDragon's Breath\u003c\/a\u003e and all the other wood fired gaiwans from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/taoteaware.com\/collections\/yue-chao-studio?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=yue+chao\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eYue Chao\u003c\/a\u003e also yes any one of them will cost you a kidney.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow we realize these are not cheap gaiwans but even compared to most teapots these are thin. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot as thin as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/taoteaware.com\/products\/paper-cut-100ml?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=a19a018b5\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ePaper Cut\u003c\/a\u003e,which we know some will love and some will be too scared to use. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe smoothness of this clay, fantastic feel in the hand and beautifully simple design should impress any tea drinker.  If it doesn't... you're telling on yourself.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso, at 150ml this gaiwan is just big enough to feel bigger than a 100ml gaiwan but small enough to fit in most peoples hand's, unlike the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/taoteaware.com\/products\/flying-saucer-110ml?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=flying+sauc\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eFlying Saucer\u003c\/a\u003e.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tao Teaware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52054313173301,"sku":null,"price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/6930\/7189\/files\/1-side_4b28facb-121c-42e7-8a72-537f202577f5.jpg?v=1766267657"},{"product_id":"sleeve-xxml","title":"Sleeve | 160ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003eAn elegant satisfying pot that checks all the boxes for a Jianshui black clay pot.  A silky smooth exterior body, with beautiful clay inlay, smooth flow, and a beautiful seal from the lid to the body.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tao Teaware","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":52080573776181,"sku":null,"price":244.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2","offer_id":52080573808949,"sku":null,"price":244.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3","offer_id":52080573841717,"sku":null,"price":244.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/6930\/7189\/files\/1-side_8d2b0802-ce9e-4ddc-8db4-456bd6104397.jpg?v=1766268760"},{"product_id":"crockpot-150ml","title":"Crockpot | 155ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis pot has the feeling of antiquity about it.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eFrom the shape, the mottled glaze, the rough edges, it doesn’t feel like a pot you’d find sitting on a shelf at Walmart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWith an aggressively angled spout that proudly stands almost straight up, we were surprised how well it pours, but the wide belly really helps the pour functionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWith a shape that falls close to the artistic side of the utilitarian spectrum, we find that it is a pleasantly surprising piece; humble in its usefulness, flashy in its design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhile there isn't any one way to make a tea set we find this to pair and match nicely with many \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/taoteaware.com\/collections\/wood-fired?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=wood+fired\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003ewood fired\u003c\/a\u003e pieces, so if that it something you are looking for later down the line in your collecting, this pot will be a great choice.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso, at 150ml it's a very versatile pot being able to pour for 3-4 people.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tao Teaware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52334610972981,"sku":null,"price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/6930\/7189\/files\/1-side_a1d5e9d5-e154-40de-87a9-38295d2429c6.jpg?v=1772823316"},{"product_id":"straight-edged-110ml","title":"Straight To It | 130ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe always love these angular pots.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThey always stand out among a crowd of round, wheel thrown pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe shape reminds us of a tall pear, but accentuated by the bud-like lid button and earthy color glaze.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe overall feeling is something natural and rustic, like a brown pear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhile the piece is a little small, we were happy to feel the handle is large enough to fit our finger comfortably so that we don’t have to pinch-grip this pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe angular sides remind us of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/taoteaware.com\/collections\/yixing-1?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=yixing\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eYixing\u003c\/a\u003e Pots, but this was a really nice find for someone who wants to explore teaware with a more natural angular or natural look too it.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile there isn't any one way to make a tea set we find this to pair and match nicely with many \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/taoteaware.com\/collections\/wood-fired?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=wood+fired\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003ewood fired\u003c\/a\u003e pieces, so if that it something you are looking for later down the line in your collecting, this pot will be a great choice.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso, at 150ml it's a very versatile pot being able to pour for 3-4 people.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tao Teaware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52334625587509,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/6930\/7189\/files\/1-side_00874214-5ecc-42e8-b77c-38ff1151e4a6.jpg?v=1772823379"},{"product_id":"cheddar-cheese-ball-140ml","title":"Fuego Ball | 155ml","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"339\"\u003eA close relative of the side-handled Cheese Ball, it has the same spacious dimpled body, but with a back handle to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"339\"\u003eThe round body looks modest at first, but it’s deceptively big, great for brewing tea that needs its space, like rolled oolong or white teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"339\"\u003eThe snub spout and tiny handle give this teapot a cute look, a bit like a bear in a bowtie.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis design comes at the slight cost of requiring a pinch-grip to use the handle, but for those committed, it’s a small tradeoff. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"560\"\u003eAnd for those always asking for more ball-filter pots? Here you go.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tao Teaware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52334676148533,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/6930\/7189\/files\/1-side_34a7e8f8-e7d5-4109-af80-4ce0d5c6c0a4.jpg?v=1772823482"},{"product_id":"golden-gourd-130ml","title":"Golden Gourd | 145ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis kind of teapot shape, a Hulu gourd, is a common motif in Chinese art, ceramics, and sculpture.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIn ancient times, traveling medicine men would keep their concocted potions in gourds shaped like this.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThus, this piece reminds us of healing tonics as well as tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhile this shape can look more artistic than functional, the piece actually handles very well.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWith a low seated spout, the pour is swift and forceful.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe pinch-grip handle is on the artistic side of fictional, but still completely useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe choice of clay and glaze match very well, the rough groggy clay overlaid with a thin rustic matte black hand painted with gold accents.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tao Teaware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52334857093429,"sku":null,"price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/6930\/7189\/files\/1-side_347eafae-e0ec-4ea4-98f5-318dacbfb887.jpg?v=1772823844"},{"product_id":"lemon-cake-125ml","title":"Lemon Cake | 180ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe have seen a few cute orange shaped gaiwans, or moon face tea pots that look awesome, but are highly impractical to use.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis lemon inspired pot is different.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt not only looks like a fat lemon, but it pours like a teapot should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe glaze is soft and thick with little golden flecks to accent the piece.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe spout is short in a way that suits the piece, and the handle is large enough for an easy grip.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe spouts slight downward twist at the end ensures a clean pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAt 180ml this is a fantastic party pot, great for three to four people sessions or more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tao Teaware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52336409870645,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/6930\/7189\/files\/1-side_da4912a9-b8b0-4474-ab6c-d5bf319d4afa.jpg?v=1772827370"},{"product_id":"alchemist-pot-125ml","title":"Alchemist Pot | 125ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis glaze is a work of art; not only textured but vibrant and layered.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWe could run our fingers over this pot for a whole session, taking in the texture and hues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhile the glaze takes most the visual show, there is a lot of craftsmanship to be seen in this pot besides.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe low seated spout creates a swift and powerful pour, the perfectly size thin handles provides a feeling of elegance to\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003ethe pice, and the side-ridged lid allows for easy take off and put on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe original clay can be seen inside the pot and under the lid, which is satisfyingly dark and a great match for the chosen glaze.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWe were very surprised by the reasonable price we got for this piece, and hope that you will be too.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tao Teaware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52336426320181,"sku":null,"price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/6930\/7189\/files\/1-side_a1cc09a8-d8c6-40a5-afe8-4d506c78fc51.jpg?v=1772827450"},{"product_id":"ayy","title":"Ayy | 160ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is the duanni of our dreams.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eClay like this doesn’t come around very often, and talking with the maker Sheng, when it does, you have to stock up.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eShen comes from a family of Yixing tea makers, with her grandparents both working in the legendary State-Owned factories.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHer little studio is full of slabs of clay she has found, collected, and stored for years, and she remembers each like a fine vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNot only is there a nice bit of grog in this beautifully colored duanni, but the shape of the pot is carefully fine-tuned for easy brewing.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe lid can be lifted from the sides or the top button, the spout is positioned in such a way to give a beautiful pour, and the curvature at the bottom is exquisite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAll that said, the first thing that catches our eye is the unique etched motif around the rim of the lid.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tao Teaware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52950363963701,"sku":null,"price":259.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/6930\/7189\/files\/1a-side_cb57b826-89cb-42a5-b474-28ca2b026bfd.jpg?v=1780343605"},{"product_id":"bee-215ml","title":"Bee | 215ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA proud pot that stands tall and ornate with a blend of both soft curves and hard edges. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis clay is a silky soft zini that the maker Sheng stocked up on many years ago and has been letting it rest in her studio and factory.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOne of her favorite clays, we can feel its texture in many other pots that come out of her studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis pot is more ornate than we usually lean toward, but its ornamentation does not in any negative way affect its performance.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWith a deceptively large capacity, a tall stance and elegant handle and spout, it surely stands out in any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tao Teaware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52950392308021,"sku":null,"price":259.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/6930\/7189\/files\/2a-side_eb3dc6e0-f17c-4eaa-aca0-bdf5c9e02708.jpg?v=1780343633"},{"product_id":"see-140ml","title":"See | 140ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn our quest to find teapots with larger lids and openings for adding and extracting larger leaf teas, this pot takes the cake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe clay is a rougher Zini with a lot of lighter flecks in it, giving it more and more complexity the longer and more closely one looks at it.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis will be a fine pot to raise, as the clay should darken as it patinas, while the lighter clay particulates will shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhile the lid button is more ornamental, the true functionality of side-lifting the lid is simple and ideal for this pot.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eA shorter and wider pot than most, its rather unique in this lineup form Yixing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tao Teaware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52950394339637,"sku":null,"price":259.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/6930\/7189\/files\/3a-side_f08be869-ad95-4873-80d7-5f05827dd7c5.jpg?v=1780343648"},{"product_id":"dee-135ml","title":"Dee | 135ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLotus topped pot with a wide base and low center of gravity, great if you’re ever worried about your taller pots tipping over. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe clay is a lighter Zini with a little more texture than the smoother finer clays.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis creates a piece that is a joy to handle, and we find ourselves helping the patina along every time we pick up it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhile it may looks simple from the side, the design of this pot is beautiful when viewed from above (or below, when admiring the hand-etched inscription).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Tao Teaware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52950400041269,"sku":null,"price":259.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/6930\/7189\/files\/4a-side_f831faf3-98f0-4ed7-aa4f-ef212b84f2d8.jpg?v=1780343665"},{"product_id":"e-180ml","title":"e | 180ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA beautifully shaped tear-drop pot with extra attention paid to the shape of the spout and the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis teapot is made of dark Zini that is smooth and clean.  The body is deceptively large and has a nice capacity.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt sits comfortably on the tea table with a wise base and a side-lifting lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe love the way the spout is shaped, as if pulled from the clay body itself and carefully crafted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Tao Teaware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52950402007349,"sku":null,"price":259.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/6930\/7189\/files\/5a-side_82ed1022-76e8-4ae5-acdb-5aec30267d0f.jpg?v=1780343684"},{"product_id":"eff-205ml","title":"Eff | 205ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA more condensed version of another pot from Yixing this season, the subtle combination of curves and angles create a wonderful gestalt of a piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWith angles preserved on the spout, ornate embellishments made to the handle, and etchings in the lid button, this yixing pot stands apart from most for the extra attention that was paid to these smaller details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMade of a little groggy Zini, we love to handle this pot.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThen handle is not only ornate, but large enough to slip a finger or two around for easy pouting, and the side-lifting lid is becoming one of our favorite aspects of these teapots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Tao Teaware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52950404006197,"sku":null,"price":259.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/6930\/7189\/files\/6a-side_b909b374-7ddf-4de0-bc96-d7f35a688be4.jpg?v=1780343700"},{"product_id":"gee-120ml","title":"Gee | 120ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOld Duanni at its finest.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eDarker than most, with flecks of brighter clays, it stands tall and unassuming like an ancient artifact overlooked for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis clay will patina beautifully with time and use. The tall jar shape gives it a quiet elegance, one that will stand the test of time as fads in teapot design come and go.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe large handle allows easy gripping, while the high-seated spout creates a controlled pout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhen people ask us what we think of Lao Duanni, our thoughts go this this kind of clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Tao Teaware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52950405906741,"sku":null,"price":259.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/6930\/7189\/files\/7a-side_f120398d-8d03-45db-906b-3ac39971f8c9.jpg?v=1780343721"},{"product_id":"aytch-160ml","title":"Aytch | 160ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAnother happy marriage of design and utility.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis pot is perfectly designed not only to function like a dream, but to look aesthetically pleasing from almost any angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe clay is more of Sheng’s favorite soft and velvety Zini.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eA clean and pure clay that is smooth to the touch and will get smoother with time as the tea pot is raised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt’s hard to say what we like most about this pot, but the hand-etched inscription on the bottom might be what tips the scales for us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Tao Teaware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52950410297653,"sku":null,"price":259.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/6930\/7189\/files\/8a-side_cc706581-8faa-446a-9633-3ebf7bc203bc.jpg?v=1780343737"},{"product_id":"i-150ml","title":"i | 150ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis pot feels like a sunny day in a rainy city.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt stands out amidst the more darker and drab colors commonly seen in yixing clay.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe golden duanni, as the maker calls it simply sings when it is fired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe resultant pot is one that fills us with joy to see and handle, and the shape was formulated to complement this happy sensation.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eFull of round edges and buoyant angles, it feels like it could float away of we let it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIts truly a shame there was only one of these pots, we would have bought a whole batch if we could have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Tao Teaware","offers":[{"title":"Default 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