Delve into the traditional Chaozhou tea culture with the "She Tiao" water boiling kettle. This elegantly crafted vessel has a full capacity of 500ml, perfectly sized for personal tea brewing sessions or intimate gatherings with close friends. Each kettle is hand-formed using Chaozhou's local red clay, renowned for its water-softening qualities that can enhance the flavor profile of your tea.
The kettle’s dimensions are thoughtfully designed for convenience and usability: the body diameter of 12cm and a height of 8cm provide a stable base, while the upper mouth diameter of 6.5cm makes for easy filling and cleaning. The overall length of the kettle from handle to spout is 14cm, and the total height, including the handle, is 19cm. The kettle weighs approximately 436g, making it a sturdy yet manageable piece for everyday use.
This "She Tiao" kettle is versatile in terms of heating sources, compatible with charcoal stoves, alcohol lamps, and electric ceramic stoves, offering flexibility for your preferred tea-making method.
Please be aware that as a handmade item, each "She Tiao" kettle possesses its own unique color and form, highlighting the personalized touch of the artisan. Before its first use, it is recommended to soak the kettle in rice rinsing water or clean water for 24 hours, a process that ensures optimal performance and longevity.
To maintain the integrity of the kettle, avoid heating it without water, and do not subject it to sudden temperature changes by pouring cold water into a hot kettle or vice versa, as the natural red clay is sensitive to thermal shock.
The Chaozhou "She Tiao" kettle is more than a mere utensil; it is a celebration of craftsmanship, tradition, and the art of tea. It is a worthy addition to any tea connoisseur's collection, promising a brewing experience that is as visually delightful as it is functionally efficient.
Note — why this kettle may “sweat”: This kettle is made of unglazed Chaozhou clay with a fine, natural pore structure. When it is heated — especially while it is new — tiny beads of moisture may appear on the outside, most noticeably at the bottom, much like sweat. This is not a leak: the kettle does not leak when cold, and there is no crack or hole. The micro-pores are there for a reason: while the water boils, they gently absorb impurities and off-flavors from the water — such as the chlorine taste of tap water — while the minerals in the clay soften and round out the water in return. That is why water boiled in a clay kettle like this tastes soft, smooth and slightly sweet, and why Chaozhou gongfu tea drinkers have boiled their water this way for centuries. The sweating is strongest at first and gradually lessens with regular use, as the pores take up minerals from the water and settle. It does not affect the kettle’s function.
