How to choose authentic Yixing teapot?

Before buying a teapot, you must first make clear the function of the teapot you buy. There are three types of teapot: practical teapot, collection teapot and ornamental teapot.

Practical pots need to consider the size, generally, there are 1, pots for 2 people and pots for 2 ~ 4 people; Pots for 4 ~ 6 people, etc. A good teapot should meet the following conditions: first, whether the spout, spout and handle are in a straight line; Secondly, see if the cover and the fuselage are tightly closed. When pouring water, block the air hole on the lid of the pot with your hand to prove that the pot is airtight. Then pour out the water to see if it is columnar and smooth; Step 4, after pouring the teapot into boiling water, smell whether there is any peculiar smell in the teapot; Finally, I feel whether the teapot is comfortable in my hand.

The ornamental pot mainly considers the beautiful and peculiar appearance, which can make people appreciate and enhance the atmosphere of tea culture.

Collecting pots pays more attention to the commemorative significance of pots, or pots made for famous craftsmen have higher requirements on the shape and technology of pots.