Color-Changing Dragon & Phoenix Zisha Travel Tea Set

Take a complete Gongfu setup beyond the tea table. This compact Zisha travel tea set packs one teapot, six stackable cups, a perforated infuser insert, and a fitted case into one carry-ready kit. Its dragon-and-phoenix motif changes color when hot water warms the surface.

• Set: 1 teapot, 6 stackable cups, perforated infuser insert, and fitted travel case
• Material: Zisha (purple clay)
• Craft and origin: 100% handmade in Yixing, China
• Special feature: dragon-and-phoenix motif changes color with hot water
• Heat rating: suitable for direct heat up to 180°C / 356°F
• Cleaning: not suitable for dishwasher use

A portable tea set made for sharing

The six small cups nest together for compact packing, while the fitted case keeps the teapot and cups together between sessions. Use it for road trips, camping, hotel stays, office tea, picnics, or any place where a full-size tea table is impractical.

Dimensions and capacity

Measurements are transcribed from the supplied product specification image.

How to brew and reveal the color-changing motif

1. Unpack the teapot, infuser, and cups; add loose leaf tea to the infuser.
2. Add hot water and watch the dragon-and-phoenix decoration change appearance as the surface warms.
3. Steep for your chosen tea, remove or hold back the infuser, and divide the tea among the six cups.
4. Let every piece dry fully before nesting the cups and closing the case.

Heat and care

The teapot is confirmed suitable for direct heat up to 180°C / 356°F. Stay within that rating, never heat the pot empty, and avoid sudden hot-to-cold temperature changes. This handmade Zisha set is not dishwasher safe; allow it to cool, wash it gently by hand, and dry it completely before packing.

Frequently asked questions

What comes with this Zisha travel tea set?

You receive one teapot, one perforated infuser insert, six stackable cups, and one fitted travel case.

How does the dragon-and-phoenix design change color?

The motif is heat-reactive. Adding hot water warms the surface and changes the visible colors of the dragon-and-phoenix decoration.

Can the teapot go directly on heat?

Yes. It is confirmed for direct heat up to 180°C / 356°F. Do not exceed the rated temperature, do not heat it empty, and avoid thermal shock.

Is this travel tea set dishwasher safe?

No. The set is not suitable for dishwasher use. Wash it gently by hand and dry all pieces before returning them to the case.

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