Classic De Zhong Purple Clay Yixing Tea PotDe Zhong is one of the classic shapes of Yixing Clay teapots, developed during the Qing Dynasty. This is an iconic teapot style that makes for an excellent addition to any Yixing collection. This teapot is made from "Purple Clay" a famous color of Clay in China known for its purple brown hue and flecks of mica particles that give it a bit of an extra shine. Yixing Clay in general is famous for becoming more lustrous with use and gradually acquiring