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Much of this honestly may just be chalked up to the size of the hand though.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe like these pots for being rather forgiving, having a handle that's far away from the body, and offer a second finger rest along the rim of the pot...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eif the lid knob is too slippery or feels to far for your finger.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 135ml, with a steady flowing spout, these pots feel enjoyable for a heavy solo session or quick enough to keep up with your group of thirsty small teapot friends.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're into nerding out this is a great opportunity to get a pot in a number of Qinzhou finishes.  Typically we get the onyx and cocoa more often, so this is a rare chance to pick up a copper colored pot.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike with most things, we feel like side by side side tests are the best way to spot the differences and learn by doing.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe won't judge you if you buy 3 of the \"exact same\" pot. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for an upgrade and want the fanciest side handle....\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eactually the fanciest pot on our website? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/taoteaware.com\/products\/immobulus-110ml?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=immo\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eImmobulus\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tao Teaware","offers":[{"title":"Copper","offer_id":51982271840565,"sku":null,"price":118.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Cocoa","offer_id":51982256996661,"sku":null,"price":118.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Onyx","offer_id":51982256963893,"sku":null,"price":118.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/6930\/7189\/files\/3a-side_e6d1dd59-20b9-41e1-8546-a13b430ec312.jpg?v=1763997219"},{"product_id":"gaopiao-1xxml","title":"Not Cocoa | 120ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eI've never heard of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/taoteaware.com\/products\/hot-cocoa?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=hot+c\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eHot Cocoa\u003c\/a\u003e, I don't know what you're talking about.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoiler alert one of the best past times walking around modern China is window shopping in the malls.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we say malls, we mean going to multiple on the same night because there is one every 3 city blocks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile you are walking around the malls, in addition to the movie theatre on the top floor, Pizza Hut featuring sweet mayonnaise with corn pizza,and bubble tea at every entrance...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...the best part has to be the Adibas, or Cuggi, or Nikke knockoffs being sold.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy pay $2,000 for a Gucci handbag when you can have your very own Cuggi with the exact same design for $3. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat does that have to do with this teapot? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat question, other than being made in China... not much. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this looks like another of our favorite teapots, which is probably why we got this one too.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe hope you enjoyed the cultural journey and that if you buy this teapot you will think of Adibas and Cuggi often and smile. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tao Teaware","offers":[{"title":"Onyx","offer_id":51982276428085,"sku":null,"price":118.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cocoa","offer_id":51982276395317,"sku":null,"price":118.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/6930\/7189\/files\/2a-side_6bf8b7b7-9824-46dd-a984-d8dbde69e740.jpg?v=1764029664"},{"product_id":"immobulus-110ml","title":"Immobulus | 110ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf we're looking at the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/taoteaware.com\/products\/levies-1xxml?variant=51982256963893\"\u003eLeviosa\u003c\/a\u003e and Immobulus next to each other...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Leviosa is definitely the Honda, \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewhile the Immobulus is the \u003cspan\u003eFerrari\u003c\/span\u003e.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes sense car people, right? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Leviosa, has everything you need in a side handle pot, it can get you from point A to point B and you likely won't notice it coming up short if you don't compare it to another side handled pot.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Immobulus though has finer parts in every single way.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body of the clay? Thinner\u003cbr\u003eThe edge of the rim? More Precise \u003cbr\u003eThe lip of the spout? Thinner and more precise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's more elegant and a step up for every collector.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoes that make it better for you?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat depends how you're using it and how many clumsy people live in your house.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll jokes aside, this is a very fine Chaozhou teapot with our favorite groggy zhuni that is somehow smooth at its core while providing an ever so satisying dimpled texture that feels random in the best way.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eoh! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...and if it matters to you the artist who made these Wang Peixing recently got a national award for teapot design, while the three spout version of this pot keeps going viral on socials. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile this pot looks like a chill guy, it's probably our most acclaimed teapot with all the medals. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tao Teaware","offers":[{"title":"1 spout","offer_id":51984917954869,"sku":"2024.02","price":224.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 spout","offer_id":51984917987637,"sku":"2024.03","price":224.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/6930\/7189\/files\/1-side_673aab09-59ac-46ab-9613-9f2bac435c70.jpg?v=1764027601"},{"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 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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 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