De Hua Jade Porcelain "Yu Ci" White Shi Piao Teapot * 180ml

This is my first teapot and wanted one for all varieties to begin with. It's a perfect size and stunning on my table. Beautifully made.

This teapot is very well designed. The lid fits well, so putting your finger over the air hole will cut off nearly all flow of tea. It's worth noting that the inside does not have a glaze, so it will likely darken over time. The only reason why this gets four stars is due to the fact that the spout tends to dribble a bit at the start / end of a pour, making it unsuitable for dry tea sessions without some sort of a tray. If this fact doesn't bother you, then it is an excellent teapot.

The teapot looks great. The porcelain is really white.
The lid is quite wide, so there will be enough place for large sheng or oolong leaves. The walls are thick enough, the pour is fast enough, so this teapot can be used for various teas.
The inner surfaces are unglazed, so you have to be prepared, that keeping this teapot snow white might be a challange. The most difficult parts to wash are the inner surface of the lid, the strainer and the legs. I use citric acid or baking soda for that.
And the last point is that mine had a small defect on the lid, that can hardly be seen, but if you know about it. you see it.