yixing rk oolong_rare A standout from Nannuoshan that

A standout from Nannuoshan that shows just how nuanced old trees can be

this tea is bold and powerful

Crafted in the Jianzhan tradition

light vegetal hints

yixing rk oolong_rare A standout from Nannuoshan thatUnderstatedly low in profile, this teapot seems to be gently curved everywhere, as if sanded down over centuries. Everywhere? No, not quite: some mischievous kinks remain in the crook of the spout, the bulb of the knob, and the elfin handle, whose flat surfaces fit the fingers for nuanced control. The wide mouth accepts longer leaves which the body grants plenty of room to unfurl and steep, and any finer pieces are caught by the built in ball filter