This Purple Clay Dragon Tea Cup With Infuser features deliberately carved textured particles across the middle of the cup body. Within these particles, a fire dragon spitting a pearl is vividly depicted, forming both the visual focus and the handle of the tea cup. The lid is topped with a Pi Xiu figure—an auspicious mythical creature recorded in ancient Chinese texts and folklore. Along with the dragon, phoenix, turtle, and unicorn, Pi Xiu is regarded as one of the five great auspicious animals, symbolizing protection and good fortune.

Yixing purple clay tea ware dates back to the Song Dynasty, reaching its peak during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. When heated, purple clay is known to emit far-infrared rays, traditionally believed to activate water molecules and enhance water quality through interaction with trace elements released from the clay. Yixing purple clay also features strong adsorption and ion-exchange properties, which are commonly appreciated for improving the taste and balance of tea. Enjoying tea brewed in a purple clay cup has long been regarded as a refined and mindful daily ritual.

Highly valued by tea connoisseurs, this tea cup is considered an indispensable item for tea enthusiasts. Its exceptional qualities come from authentic ZiSha (purple clay) found only in Yixing, Jiangsu Province, combined with skilled craftsmanship. Many believe Yixing tea cups offer one of the best ways to steep tea.

Features:
• Dragon-Inspired Sculptural Design: Fire dragon motif forms both decoration and functional handle
• Pi Xiu Lid Finial: Auspicious symbol representing protection, fortune, and strength
• Authentic Yixing ZiSha Clay: Naturally breathable, enhancing tea aroma and flavor
• Unique Aroma Adsorption: Gradually absorbs tea fragrance; recommended for brewing one type of tea
• Improves with Use: Surface becomes smoother, glossier, and more refined over time
• Excellent Thermal Stability: Slow heat transfer offers resistance to hot and cold temperature changes

Materials & Contents:
• Material: Yixing Clay (ZiSha)
• Includes: 1 × Tea Cup, 1 × Lid with Pi Xiu Finial, 1 × Tea Infuser

Size & Capacity:
• Dimensions: Length 13.8 cm (5.43 inches), Width 8.5 cm (3.35 inches), Height 13 cm (5.12 inches)
• Capacity: 430 ml (15.54 oz)
• Made In: Yixing, Jiangsu, China

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