New Chaozhou teapot!

I'm loving this new Chaozhou teapot in traditional eggplant shape, made by skilled potter Cai Songkai. It is little larger than an egg, very thin, both delicate and precise in every way. A very special gift from a tea friend.

It took me two days to decide to use it first for a aged sheng puerh from Jingmai with lots of subtle clear notes, rather than with a almond scent dancong. It brought out notes I hadn't noted in the Jingmai before. A good pot really does make a difference!