For many, the transformation of a Zisha teapot - from raw earth to refined art - reflects a profound connection to nature. This turns the act of tea drinking into a celebration of culture.

One of the largest events in the African modern art world, the Dakar Biennale ... From the front angle it takes the shape of a teapot being tipped into a teacup. Annika Hammerschlag The piece ...

This was also the time when the art of the tea ceremony, called cha dao, became popular. The assassin’s teapot most likely came about as a way to ensure that the tea’s flavour and aroma were ...