So here's the debut of my CZ Pot, courtesy of Imen. It just finished the prep cycle and its inaugural infusion of '08 Zhi Lan Xiang, also courtesy of Imen.
It's so smooth that it's going to be hard to notice any patina buildup
Because of the low shrinkage, the lid is a really tight fit, and the reason why CZ pots can keep tea in there fresh for two weeks. Although it doesn't sound like a bell, it has a nice metallic sound better than most of my teapots
I think one of the reasons why CZ pots are good for DC, besides the reasons that Imen lists on her blog, is that it's probably more practical for the wallet. I mean, think about how much a thin-walled Zhuni with a tight fitting lid would cost someone?! This only cost me $39, and the construction is very nice, with very nice pour speed.
Sorry it's wet inside...I just finished my 16th (!!!) steeping of Zhi Lan. You can tell that it's made on a wheel because of the concentric circles. Much more to write about this CZ pot, but I need to compile the data and do comparisons, so it'll be on my blog later....
*shameless plugging*
new celadon piece from my august 9 firing. i love the celadon on dark iron rich clay. 
