Yixing Large Size Purple Clay Gaiwan Tureen Sancai Cup Kungfu Tea Set

I do not like the feel of drinking directly from this...I don't like the feel of the clay against my mouth. Seems to change the taste of the tea, also.I'll just use it as a typical Gaiwan and pour the tea from this into a cup to drink from. Well made and light-weight, thin clay. Looks just like the photo, same color.Purple Clay? I don't think this one is made from purple clay since this link shows a purple clay gaiwan:  Famous Chinese Yi Xing High Quality Purple Clay Gaiwan Tea Cup

It arrived in time, and intact. It was packaged well by the seller. I will not dispute this. However, I have quite a few other items I know to be made of this very particular material, and this does not feel, nor look like it.It is still a fairly well-constructed piece, but it is not fitting for the price, especially taking into account its production cost in China. Especially since it is advertised as 'top grade'.

I have become obsessed lately with drinking my tea from authentic unglazed clay. This is a lovely little object and nice to drink from.

My order came very well wrapped in bubble wrap. The color is even and the lustre is beautiful. I love this and it sits on my desk next to my happy cat and mouse tea pets.