the size of a yixing teapot and why?
Before buying a purple clay teapot, determine how many people you will be serving tea to so you can get the right size. Teapots come in a variety of sizes, as listed below:
Size
Approximate Capacity
Number of People Served
1.
70 ml/2.4 fl oz
Up to 2 people
2.
100 ml/3.4 fl oz
Up to 3 people
3.
175 ml/6 fl oz
Up to 4 people
4.
225 ml/7.6 fl oz
Up to 5 people
You'll notice that the teapot size numbers actually indicate the number of people it can serve. If you usually drink tea alone, then teapot size 1 is a good choice. You may also consider buying a larger teapot when you need to entertain some guests and need to brew more tea than usual.
